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202312 minPGdoc-short

Red Threads

202312 minPGdoc-short

Twelve minutes of live-action cinema and Sims 4 Machinima depict the duality of filial love and guilt experienced by a Chinese Parachute Kid.

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Twelve minutes of live-action cinema and Sims 4 Machinima depict the duality of filial love and guilt experienced by a Chinese Parachute Kid.

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Yuchi Madirector

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A Chinese Parachute Kid navigates life in a foreign country, grappling with feelings of love and guilt towards family. Red Threads (我很爱你) combines live-action cinema with Sims 4 Machinima and a Browser/Webcam aesthetic. The 12-minute video features sewing and the color red as recurring themes. It presents a personal story that reflects the emotional conflicts faced by those living away from home. The film was released in 2023.

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