Elegy to a Missing Friend

Elegy to a Missing Friend

Elegy to a Missing Friend

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Elegy to a Missing Friend

2027

1h 35m

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Science Fiction

Overview

In the aftermath of her friend's passing, an artist processes her grief by making a film. She weaves her personal archival footage and an unfinished science-fiction narrative into a deeply raw and emotive work of art.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Shea Chia En

The Girl

Alexandra Chin

As herself

Bellatrix Yu-Hwee Tan

The Dancer

James Shutler

The Shadow Man

Creative team

Directed by: Adelaide Sherry
Written by: Shea Chia En
Adelaide Sherry

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