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Xiao Mei (2018)

Genre : Mystery, Drama

Runtime : 1H 35M

Director : Maren Hwang

Synopsis

A film about the tormenting presence of absence. A young shop girl named Xiao Mei suddenly vanishes from her usual existence, without explanation or trace. Has she dissolved, or perhaps redeemed herself somehow? Nine people from her immediate surroundings try to fill the empty space left behind by this supposedly insignificant young woman. In a kaleidoscope of meandering memories, projections, confessions, interpretations, incantations and helpless speculations through which the young escapee wanders aimlessly, they attempt to solve the mystery of her disappearance.

Actors

Cincin Jao
Cincin Jao
Xiao Mei
Kang Ren Wu
Kang Ren Wu
Photographer
Ivy Yin
Ivy Yin
Owner of clothing store
Shu-qin Ke
Shu-qin Ke
Xiao Mei's Mother
Chen Yiwen
Chen Yiwen
Landlord
Guan-Ting Liu
Guan-Ting Liu
Xiao Mei's Boyfriend
Chien-Ho Wu
Chien-Ho Wu
Xiao Mei's ex boyfriend
Na-Do
Na-Do
Xiao Mei's brother
Shao-Huai Chang
Shao-Huai Chang
Psychic

Crews

Maren Hwang
Maren Hwang
Director
Lai Hsiu-Hsiung
Lai Hsiu-Hsiung
Editor
Chung Mong-Hong
Chung Mong-Hong
Director of Photography
Maren Hwang
Maren Hwang
Writer
Man Chi-Ming
Man Chi-Ming
Editor
Lu Luming
Lu Luming
Original Music Composer
Chung Mong-Hong
Chung Mong-Hong
Producer
Tu Duu-chih
Tu Duu-chih
Sound Designer
Wu Shu-yao
Wu Shu-yao
Sound Designer

Trailers and other movies

XIAO MEI (小美) - Maren Hwang Film Clip (Berlinale 2018)

Posters and backgrounds

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