Aslan, an aspiring guitarist, embarks on a journey of connection when he crosses paths with Natalie, a Deaf student, in the library. Their communication blossoms beyond spoken words, fueled by shared passions for poetry. However, a misjudged moment leaves Natalie feeling isolated, prompting Aslan to seek guidance from his sign language teacher, Ms. Seeley. Determined to bridge the gap, Aslan composes a touching piece that harmoniously weaves together their worlds of sound and silence. The heartfelt composition becomes a catalyst for understanding, as Aslan and Natalie unite through the power of touch, music, and the profound language of the heart.
Danchi Zhao
Through the lens of her craft, Danchi Zhao unfolds tales, her narrative threads shimmering with the expertise of a USC and Emerson alumna. Growing up in Nanjing, her creativity bloomed, weaving cultural tapestries into her filmmaking fabric. She focuses on directing, production design, and producing, and is hugely involved in animation. She is particularly drawn to stories that articulate individual and collective identities, explore self-discovery, and champion emerging voices. Her stories are a dialogue of worlds, her vision a bridge between the seen and the unseen, spoken and unspoken, each frame a heartbeat in cinema’s endless dream.
Production Country: United States
Shooting Country: United States
Language: English
Production date: 2023
Run time: 00:06:00
Script Original: Yes
Music Original: Yes
Cast: Aslan ................................................ Zach Patel
Natalie ......................................... Shalan Raabe
Ms. Seeley ............................... Sarah Graceson
Staff: Written & Directed by: Danchi (Diamanta) Zhao
Produced & Edited by: Jacob Piller
Cinematography & Production Design: Bella Zhu
Sound Design: Danchi (Diamanta) Zhao
Sound Recording: Jacob Piller
Music Composed by: Sunyou Kim & Yi-Hsuan Liu
Music Performed by : Bruno Oliveira
Assistant Director .............................. Arisa Zeng
1st AC………………………………..….Shawn Cao
Script Supervisor……………..……..Yimeng Zhou
Grip ................................................. Hubert Deng
Grip ..................................................... Yining Dai
Grip………………………………………....Yida Liu
Production Assistant…………………….Alison Wu
Credit Design…………………………..Justin Kato
