Hammock

Failing to authentically represent his cultural identity, a performative filmmaker is forced to confront his sister's disapproval, his grandfather's broken photograph, and his own hazy relationship to his heritage.

Short Film | 12:49

Genre | Surreal Dramedy

SYNOPSIS

On the death anniversary of his Grandfather, Trịnh is filming what he calls a “cultural narrative visual poem” with a vintage camcorder, centering on his ‘Asian-Australian’ identity. As he films a Mexican hammock, his sister, Cindy, asks him to pay his respects for a change at the altar.

In his ungracious efforts to exploit this cultural practice, Trịnh knocks over his Grandfather's photograph. The frame is broken. Cindy is livid. A montage of vivid images unravels, spiritual punishment, and confrontations which reveal what it really means to film his culture.

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12:49

2026

Comedy / Drama / Surreal

1.66:1

4096 x 2456

25 fps

Stereo

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