Write a short summary of what happens in the film

Inspired by a true story, the film is features a deaf-mute young couple from two far away cities, who met each other from a video social site using their OPPO Reno5 smartphones. Over time, their love grows as they understand each other more by communicating via portrait video everyday until the day they finally decide to meet up in person because they are each others shinning star. The film was directed by one of the best storytelling and acclaimed directors Derek Tsang, who won best director in 39th Hong Kong Film Award. OPPO used two of China’s best actors Zhou Dongyu and Li Yifeng, and got them act vulnerable as the deaf-mute couple which is rare in Asian commercials. The full length film of 8 minutes has no voices opting to have their emotion come through the film.

Cultural / Context information for the jury

Having a family is an important concept for Chinese traditionally. However, China’s divorce rate has been ticking up steadily since 2003, when laws were liberalised. More than 1.3 million couples divorced that year, and the numbers rose gradually for 15 years, peaking at 4.7 million in 2019. The concept of love is changing among young population. The idea of true of love is fast disappearing with Gen Z. However, we found a real life true story, inspire us to think again how true love can be.