HNIFF 2023
Lost
Directed by Luong Thien Hoa Tony · United States · 28 min · long short · narrative
Quan, a 12-year-old boy scout, and his younger brother Hoang escape from their home into the forest and go the stream their dreams. As he goes deeper into the woods, Quan realizes a truth about his younger brother that he cannot accept.
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From the director
The fear of losing someone you love is an incredibly huge fear, not only for me but also for many others. When I was a child, I hardly had any friends, so I considered my father's dog to be a close friend and like a younger sibling to me. One day, after coming home from school, my mother told me that the dog had died from being hit by a car. I will always remember the empty and sad feeling. After the recent COVID-19 pandemic, participating in social activities, I witnessed many children who lost loved ones without being able to see them one last time. Seeing them, I somewhat understood the sudden and hard-to-accept feeling of sorrow. From the stories I witnessed and the stories I learned through news reports and hearing others tell, I wrote a story for LOST, while fictional, reflects real-life issues. I hope everyone will like the film.
