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Paper House (2017)

Original title: 纸屋

2017-05-01 · 27m · ZH
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Paper House is a short film set against the backdrop of a traditional Chinese funeral and its customs. The film follows the story of a family as they descend into disharmony after the death of their patriarch. The title of the film refers to the old Chinese tradition of burning paper offerings for their deceased loved ones. This short film is a eulogy for this colourful art form that is fast disappearing in Singapore’s modern society.

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Ler JiyuanDirector

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Rajid AhamedRajid AhamedVJWang Yu QingWang Yu QingUncleSerene ChenSerene ChenLianZhang WenxiangZhang WenxiangSunny

Keywords

ShortShort film

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · FamilyTheme affinityShort · Short FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference1101335

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Frequently asked questions about Paper House

What is Paper House about?

Paper House is a short film set against the backdrop of a traditional Chinese funeral and its customs. The film follows the story of a family as they descend into disharmony after the death of their patriarch. The title of the film refers to the old Chinese tradition of burning paper offerings for their deceased loved ones. This short film is a eulogy for this colourful art form that is fast disappearing in Singapore’s modern society.

How long is Paper House?

Paper House has a runtime of 27 minutes.