Happy New Year
United States, 24 mins, Digital
Lana, a 13-year-old outcast firework seller, clings to her only companion—her adopted dog—who seems indifferent to their conservative village. But when she uncovers a quiet, insidious destruction creeping into her home, she realizes the true nature of those around her and must decide whether to fight back or let it consume her.
Director: Wan Xin Tang
Writer: Wan Xin Tang
Producers: Iqbal Hamdan, Luhki Herwanayogi, Donovan Tolledo
Director of Photography: James Hia
Editor: Akhmad Anggoro
Production Designer: Edy Wibowo
Composer: Stefan Toghas
Cast: Yunita Kurnia Wati, Nizar Tama
Contact: tangwanxin1993@gmail.com
Program F
Sunday, May 18th at 5:00 PM
About the Writer/Director
Tang Wan Xin is a Singapore-New York-based filmmaker driven by a deep commitment to socially conscious narratives, constantly pushing the boundaries of form and perspective. She sees film as a tool to reveal hidden truths and challenge ideologies. She is currently developing her debut feature, inspired by her family’s hawker stall, which has been a part of Singapore’s culinary history since 1947.