chasing sunshine
short film Chasing Sunshine is a short film that explores redefining success, highlighting that true personal and professional fulfillment comes from pursuing one's genuine interests and passions, rather than conforming to external standards. Anna, a young woman grappling with job loss and self-doubt, is thrust into a whirlwind or rejections, leaving her questioning her path. Her Vietnamese neighbor, Mrs. hong, persistently reaches out with food and small acts of kindness, but Anna’s frustration Distances her from the older woman. In a surreal twist, Anna finds herself experiencing life as Mrs. Hong seeing firsthand the perseverance and pride that drive her neighbor’s modest but fulfilling life. This fantastical encounter becomes a turning point, awakening Anna to the importance of following her true passions. Inspired, she begins to carve her own path, realizing that true happiness is found not in external success but in honoring what one truly loves.
production Design: Aaliyah Hermansyah