Dissonance

Best Short Film
Synopsis
Young Yangyang, not yet ten, obediently practiced the violin at his mother’s behest for an upcoming exam. Meanwhile, Han Qin, his mother, felt the monotony of life eroding her once vibrant dreams of art and dance. Father Luo Guangzhi, trapped in a dull job, sought solace in weekend card games before facing an inevitable business trip, resigned to a stagnant existence. Teacher Xia, once esteemed, now a mere home instructor after the troupe disbanded, grappled with family conflicts and financial strain, teetering on the edge of collapse…