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Lichun

Paul Persic

Short Film Screening Block

Genre Fever

When Thomas visits his Grandmother—the one he’s spent years avoiding—for Lunar New Year to make amends, he’s met with a shotgun-wielding matriarch, the weight of his past (literally), and a chandelier-shattering secret that threatens to bring the whole house down.

About the Director

Premiere Status:

World Premiere

About the Director

Paul Persic is an innovative, mixed Chinese-Canadian filmmaker with over eight years of experience as a director, writer, editor, and cinematographer. Driven by resilience and an unwavering passion for storytelling, Paul has directed more than a dozen well-received short films, and two feature films. His dedication to the craft is fuelled by a desire to create films that evoke the same impact as those that shaped his own upbringing.

Running Time

15 minutes

Language

English, Mandarin

Country

Canada

Producers

Paul Persic

Cast

Rochelle Avis, Bo Hung Fu

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