The closer she swims, the further they drift—27 minutes of queer yearning that'll wreck you.
When the swimming competition is coming, Wen is under lots of pressure, so it's gloomy this summer. Ann, who is inseparable beside her, found out something different. To confront Wen’s closure and trauma, Ann decides to be closer to Wen. But, when she gets closer to Wen once, it pushes them further.
Cinematography
Underwater shots that drown you in unspoken tension.
Acting
Huang Chih-ling's eyes do devastating work in every frame.
Direction
Chen knows exactly how long to hold a glance to destroy you.
Director
Pin-Ru Chen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Taiwan's booming girls' love (GL) short film scene, where queer intimacy often unfolds in coded, liminal spaces like pools and locker rooms.
The 27-minute runtime mirrors a competitive swimming event—building pressure, holding breath, then abrupt finish before emotional resolution.
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