A Dream of Lettuce
Directed by Doi Ahn
Director Doi and her assistant director Haemin were making a film about lettuce. But things didn't go as planned and they had to stop filming. This made them feel scared and want to give up. Lettuce is a symbol of their film, but the shooting plan is ruined the lettuce starts to wither despite Haemin's efforts to keep it fresh. Doi didn't know how to deal with the situation, and she became depressed. However, Haemin was the one who took charge and tried to find a solution.
Through the struggles of making this film, Director Doi Ahn wanted to show the audience that there is always hope. Despite setbacks and unexpected problems, there is always a way to overcome them. The wilted lettuce may have symbolized the struggles they faced, but it also represented the perseverance and determination of the filmmaking team. Even when things seem impossible, there is always a way forward.
2023 University of Utah Asia Campus Film Festival (Songdo, South Korea)
University of Utah 2023 Spring Film Festival (Salt Lake City, Utah)
University of Utah 2023 Fall Film Festival (Salt Lake City, Utah)
University of Utah 2024 Asia Campus Film Festival (Salt Lake City, Utah)