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Dua Ji - Amber Wilkinson - 20267

Yu‑Han Tsai’s 18‑minute short “Dua Ji” debuted at SXSW, earning a four‑star review. The film follows a Taiwanese family grieving their matriarch, exposing how tradition places ritual responsibility on the male line. Lead actress Kuei‑Mei Yang portrays the mother’s suppressed emotions with subtle rebellion, while the ensemble’s restrained direction amplifies delicate tension. Review notes the careful framing and micro‑details that turn ordinary objects into emotional catalysts.