About this Video
A stray son shares a phone call with his widowed father. Both searching for something that is long lost.
This story shares an underrepresented aspect of immigrant families, originating from my own relationship with my father. Expressing emotions is very nuanced between Asian men, this emotional gap is commonly bridged by awkward small talk rather than vulnerability.
By forcing this interaction into a phone call, it makes every word spoken feel weighted.
Creator
Tyler Duc Cao
Creator
Tyler is a director of photography based in Atlanta. His background in documentary influences his creative decisions and visual language.
He has been featured on Ava Duvernay's Array Crew and was showcased as an upcoming cinematographer on Sporas. His early camera operating career has brought him opportunities to work on a variety of projects that range from independent documentaries at Tribeca, to Marvel's MPower on Disney+.