John

Overview

Trapped in the limbo of purgatory, John's only path to freedom is a choice between a curtain and a kite.

A concert pianist (John) finds himself in a deserted, barren land, in between a red kite and a floating curtain.

Music and sounds familiar to him starts coming from within the curtains, John dives in, transporting him to his childhood home. 

Upon realizing his attachment to his past mistakes has created a repetition of this never-ending cycle of suffering. In a moment of awakening, he decides to let go of his past and reaches for his souls calling (the red kite), taking him onto the next chapter.

The short film "JOHN" symbolizes the idea of the generational conditioning and trauma we all go through as humans. Particularly for someone (myself) who grew up in a Chinese-Asian household, the generational conditioning is ingrained within the culture. In this film, John’s way to break free of this invisible prison is by forgiving and connecting with his own inner child (as symbolized by his son and the red kite).

Written, Directed, and Produced by Yoson An