Cinematography by Xinyang Zhang
Industrial noise invades a silent temple. It is the collision between a rapidly evolving city and what remains of the once sacred and ancient. A monk cannot find respite: a toothache leaves him unable to chant sutras, and he cannot escape the nearby construction sounds. A bad tooth, an ancient Buddha, a temple, a silent monk — when the excavator tries to break…
Busan International Film Festival – Special Mention for Best Short Film
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival – Special Jury Award