Film Festival Radio

Jean Liu director of film short 'Corpse Fishing'

Episode Summary

Jean Liu’s evocative short CORPSE FISHING explores grief and longing in a marginalized community. Set in southern China, this enigmatic short follows a despairing girl named “Yan” as she strikes a deal with a stranger to go fishing for bodies in a desperate attempt to find her missing father. The film's screened at top festivals such as SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, Hollyshorts and has qualified to be considered for the 2025 Oscars.