Law Lok-man

The Trailhead

Seven years ago, Jialing's son passed away in a mountain accident. On the same day seven years later, Jialing prepares to set out for the mountain where her son was last seen, carrying his camera with her. However, she must pack in the dark and set off in secret to avoid waking her abusive husband, who forbids her from going out to climb.

When You Fell from the Tree

During Lunar New Year, a family gathers to eat; but nobody is eating. Grandma looks towards the empty chair, nobody dares to start the meal. The room stays silent as the hot pot bubbles. Everyone gets hungrier and hungrier. The Son has had enough, and breaks the silence. He tells the story of the Argali Goat.