STAY POSITIVE

2022 | Short | Horror | 3 mins | 1.77 | Color | Digital | Taiwan

 

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"In memory of Quarantine Kuo." 

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SYNOPSIS

When the Kaohsiung Health Department clears him from isolation, a man must decide whether to return to the outside world or stay forever in lockdown with his secret lover.​

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DIRECTOR STATEMENT

"Stay Positive" is a horror-romance short that explores the theme of solitude. The COVID-19 pandemic caused profound social and economic disruption worldwide, isolating many from their families, loved ones, and communities. As social creatures, we were suddenly forced to confront ourselves alone.

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I wrote and filmed this movie using my iPhone during my seven-day quarantine in Taiwan in 2022, capturing the strange and conflicting emotions that surfaced during isolation. Entering quarantine was frightening, but so was the idea of leaving. In life, staying positive is often the best choice, even when it's difficult.