Long Way Home

Winner: Best First Time Short Film
Synopsis
Years after her parents’ divorce, Zhao Lin finds herself entangled in the emotions of returning to two distinct homes for the Lunar New Year.
Director Biography – Yu Jing Luo
Luo Yu Jing, born in Changde, China, graduated with a degree in Economics. Passionate about filmography, she has engaged deeply in reading and research, receiving formal training in filmmaking. After graduating in 2021, Luo started her career in a video production company, progressing from an editor to an executive director before venturing into independent directing. She has completed numerous creative commercials, short films, and promotional videos, boasting proficient experience in directing and producing commercial projects. Luo excels in narrating stories rooted in the southern Chinese locale, capturing subtle emotions with finesse. She aims to continue crafting her unique narrative style through visual storytelling.