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  • Music Video Competition

Year: 2024

Length: 5 mins

Country: United States

Language: Chinese

Premiere: NYC Premiere

Directed by: Hao Li

Produced by: Hao Li

Starring: Tim Chen, Jen Zhuang

SEE THE FILM

Friday Feb 21, 6:30 PM-9:00 PM – Friday Evening Shorts Program 2 + QA

Friday Feb 21, 2:45 PM-5:05 PM – Friday Matinee Animation + Music Video

This music video portrays a couple deeply in love amidst a tumultuous world. The man promises to take the woman away to a better place, but various obstacles prevent him from fulfilling his promise, causing the woman’s love to turn into resentment. In her desperation to escape, she resorts to extreme measures, leading the man to view her actions as a fall from grace. Eventually, the man finds a way to escape with her, and they reconcile. However, as they are about to leave, he is assassinated. Heartbroken, the woman chooses to die with him. As gunshots ring out, she is transported to another era, where she reunites with the man she longs for.

About the Director

Hao Li, from Guangzhou, China, discovered videography by chance in 2015. Self-taught, he became a full-time videographer, starting with weddings and learning to capture key moments in unpredictable settings. He expanded to music videos, short films, and commercials, building his skills in each area. As a passionate cinematographer, Li Hao continually strives to produce satisfying work and remains dedicated to his craft.

Photos

WFF Interviews

Awards

2024 Milan Gold Awards – Best Music Video
2024 CinemaFest – ​GOLD Award
2024 Oniros Film Awards – Finalist