Filmmaker Statement

The story of the female writer and the mute girl in the short film not only exposes the violence itself, but also reflects on the long-term neglect of the deep psychological and social problems behind the violence. The film attempts to provoke the audience's deep thoughts on "silence": Why do the victims choose to remain silent? The girl's "voicelessness" represents not only her physical muteness, but also the helplessness and suppression brought about by domestic violence. Her voice is confined by violence and fear, unable to express her own suffering in words. In contrast, the female writer also has secrets she cannot speak of. As a woman who has long lived in the shadow of violence, the writer appears to be strong, rational, and independent in the eyes of the outside world, but the deep pain and secrets in her heart can never be confessed. She chooses to remain silent and conceal the tragedy she committed, as she wants to protect her son from the consequences. Whether through langua