Children’s Day

Southeast Asian Premiere

Giselle Lin Singapore 2025 20 min PG

Timid 8-year-old Xuan searches for the perfect Children’s Day outfit in the face of her family’s harshness. Meanwhile, she gradually opens up to a kind classmate seeking her friendship.

Synopsis Writer: Qila Gill

Q&A with Filmmaker(s)

4 Dec, Thu 9:30PM / 91 min

Golden Village Suntec, Hall 6

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Children's Day

Giselle Lin

Singapore

2025

English

20 min

PG

Southeast Asian Premiere

Giselle Lin

Giselle Lin is a Singaporean writer and director. Two of her short films have premiered at Locarno and Children’s Day premiered at Berlin. She is currently developing her debut feature Midnight Blue Spring.

Emma Lim,
Adele Tong,
Oon Shu An,
Edward Choy

Sam Chua Weishi,
Bambby Cheuk,
Macarius Chia

Related Topics

  • Coming of Age
  • Family
  • Mental Health
  • Drama
  • Southeast Asian Short Film Competition
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