As it Should Be
Runtime:
11:58
Genre:
Drama
Showtime:
9:30am Friday, September 18 at Memorial Hall
Director:
Edwin Lai
Synopsis:
During a Lunar New Year reunion dinner in Hong Kong, Megan returns home from overseas to celebrate with her family. Surrounded by familiar traditions, crowded conversations, and the warmth of people who love her, she quietly carries something she's never found the words to say. As the evening unfolds, how will her family respond? A film about family love, and how acceptance can arrive in the gentlest of ways.
Nominee for Best International Short Film
Edwin Lai is a Hong Kong–based director and cinematographer. His work spans narrative and commercial projects, with a strong interest in character-driven storytelling and genre exploration.