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Logline

A late-twenties artist and her boyfriend turn the family house into chaos while the parents are away. As their return date looms, they scramble to restore order, grappling with the shame of their immaturity.

Synopsis

LA, 2024. Min and her boyfriend Parker say goodbye to Parker’s parents – Joy and Charlie. Joy reminds them how to take care of the house. Min and Parker remind the parents that they are almost thirty and know how to be responsible.

It becomes obvious very soon why Joy was worried. The house is quickly turning into chaos. As the initial thrill fades, the story reveals why the couple is the way they are now. Min is struggling to build a career as an artist. Parker is unemployed and plays video games non-stop.

As a storm arrives, they are both forced to face their shame and immaturity. The bubble they created for each other is on the verge of bursting. They realize they need to finally make the scary step forward to become adults.
 

Meet the Filmmakers

Ann Sun — Director
Born and raised in Beijing, China, Ann Sun has been directing films since 2014. She is a graduate of the USC film program and currently based out of Beijing and Los Angeles. Ann’s work is whimsical in nature and always rooted in love. She strives to make films that are raw and unapologetic. Her 2018 narrative short film SWEET AND SOUR, screened at 14 different festivals around the world. She has also directed branded content for clients such as Blackmagic Design, NutriVsta, and Dynamite Starfish. Her most recent documentary short GROWING UP is currently in the festival circuit.

Han Lee — Producer
Han Lee is a producer and advocate for underrepresented stories across media. A graduate of NYU’s Department of Media, Culture, and Communication, Han made his start working closely with clients like Ariana Grande, Nicole Kidman, Idris Elba, and Bob Odenkirk in representing their publicity efforts. Born in Seoul, Han is currently bicoastal between his two hometowns of New York and Los Angeles.

Yimeng “Yuki” Yuan — Producer
Yimeng Yuan, aka Yuki, is a filmmaker made in Wuhan and polished in Los Angeles. Following her graduation from the UCLA Art History program, she directed animation for two years before delving into live-action directing and producing, which has since won her screenings at numerous festivals throughout the US and China. Her latest, Fish Tank, debuted at LA Shorts and is moving on to more. She’s currently developing two features with Salon de Paprika, a company she co-founded in 2022 that has since developed a global clientele.

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