Quan Wu

Bukas Na Lang Sapagka’t Gabi Na

Four interconnected stories during the height of the Martial Law crackdown against rebels. The palpable aura of fear leaves Filipinos in a state of paralysis, unable or unwilling to move until the dark cloud of history passes over.

Sentimental Animal

The new year is coming and the spring is almost there. But the fish farm owner, WU Ye, is at end of his life. WU Ye is a demobilized soldier with high reputation. The workers in WU Ye’s farm are preparing the best present for WU Ye before his last birthday. WU Ye’s disciple Zenghui brought his nephew to celebrate Wu Ye’s birthday and ask WU Ye to look after the nephew when he is away. Zenghui went out to get his wages back before they go home for the new year together, but he never thought there lies life danger.

Microwave

Audiovisual work by Wu Quan detailing an apple in a microwave

Devils on the Doorstep

During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?