SYFF 2026 Programme 5: Still, Somehow Moving

Synopsis: Still, Somehow Moving Some days, staying in bed feels like the only option. But even in our quietest moments, the human spirit still stirs. These films capture the quiet strength it takes to begin again, to rise, to move, and to choose a direction, even when the way forward is unclear. The 4 short films screened (in sequence): ​​The Story of Xiao Ming (小明的故事) by Chen Xuan Hao Canden / 20:05 min​ Caught in a mysterious time loop, 小明 faces the same day over and over after helping a 老婆婆 on his way to crucial year-end exams. Each attempt to change his fate only resets the cycle, forcing him to confront the paradoxes within his own 作文. As desperation grows, 小明 discovers that true escape lies in rewriting his own story. Blending reality and imagination, this short film explores fate, choice, and the power of narrative, as 小明 learns that sometimes, the only way forward is to become the author of your own destiny. Mirage by Kleif Alexander Tan / 23:33 min (Consumer Advice:*Some Mature Content) Ten-year-old Eliza's perception of reality begins to shatter after witnessing the limit of her mother’s mental deterioration. Illusions, memory and observations cast light and transform her world into something ill-fated. Sync by Jinsol Kim / 1:30 min (Consumer Advice: *Brief Nudity) A flying figure “O” or the protagonist with headphones goes through a series of bizarre experiences with sound: harmony, silence and chaos and alter in its forms and shape throughout the journey. Withered Blossoms (花开花谢) by Lionel Seah / 14:03 min​ After evading and attempting to conceal her separation from a long-term partner for two weeks, a young woman finally visits her Grandma who is grappling with age. Visit https://syff.sg/ for more information There will be a post-screening Q&A. Please note that the screening is a compilation of all 4 short films together and therefore the highest rating, PG13, will apply for admission to the screening. Use the promo code SYFF-FREE to get free tickets from 4 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026!