Smother

“Smother” is a narrative short film that gives a snippet into the life of Lia, a young girl in the depths of her eating disorder, struggling to break free from the grips of her overbearing mother. Based on the director’s experiences, this story delves how a strained mother-daughter relationship pushes Lia to restrict food in order to gain a sense of control over her life.

Directed by Nayon Lee (Hong Kong)