【MOIDF SPECIAL】MAY
At the age of seventy, May, who had experienced two failed marriages, feels a sense of unwillingness. She traverses Shanghai every day, searching for love and a potential partner who could accompany her in the remaining years. She busies herself during the day, navigating the extensive transportation network of the city, and returns to her rented house in the outskirts at night. The gatherings and rendez-vous of the elderly provide opportunities for May to meet with diverse personalities and interesting stories. May leads us into an unfamiliar urban space, a world of elderly people full of unique charm.
Director's bio
LUO Dong
Born in Shanghai, China in 1976 and entering the industry at 18, LUO Dong's working experience as the cinematographer encompasses various fields such as film, music, architecture, and fashion. In 2014, he directed debut film NEW YORK NEW YORK, starring Ethan JUAN and Juan DU. The project received "Special Attention Award" prize at for Shanghai International Film Festival. In 2023, he finished second film MAY, which won the Best Director Award in Asian New Talents Section at Shanghai IFF. Some of his notable works as the DP include: Sino-Dutch co-production film SHANGHAI TRANCE (Rotterdam IFF); QUATTRO HONG KONG II - director Stanley KWAN part (Hong Kong IFF); ZHANG Meng's films UNCLE VICTORY (the Grand Jury Prix of Shanghai IFF) and ON THE BALCONY.
