a Studio Katalyst film

CRY

EAT

CRY

Cry Eat Cry, a short dark dramedy written and directed by Katerina Hung

a dark dramedy

written and directed by Katerina Hung

Logline

PUBLIC CRYING IS NOW A CRIME

Evelyn must transform her grief into voracious gluttony to evade her father’s fate.

Synopsis

Evelyn, a 23-year-old woman, grapples with the loss of her father through a series of colorful ceremonies of voracious eating. Each ritual involves the use of specific colors, foods, and actions to process her emotions.

The story begins with Evelyn returning home from a bike ride, preparing for a ceremony infused with the color red to symbolize her anger. As she immerses herself in these rituals, Evelyn confronts her past, her memories, and the intense emotions tied to them.

The narrative unfolds with Evelyn meticulously preparing for her ceremonies, each one marked by a different color and corresponding emotion. Through these acts, she navigates her grief, from anger to a bittersweet happiness.

Evelyn’s relationship with her father is revealed through touching flashbacks, illustrating the profound impact he had on her and her struggle to reconcile his absence in a society that forbids crying in public.

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Character

Meet Evelyn Black

Evelyn, a 23-year-old, lives in a rustic countryside home adorned with greenery, artworks, and cherished antiques. Little do others know, she expresses her raw emotions through dance, culinary artistry, and visual masterpieces, infusing everything she touches with her unique artistic spirit. Her life is a canvas shaped by the memory of her father and the wisdom of her mother.

Her Ritual

Evelyn’s rituals stem from the need to process her emotions related to her father’s absence and her mother’s teachings. The countryside house and the big tree are significant locations tied to her memories and emotional ceremonies. Her father’s encouragement to express her emotions and her mother’s guidance on controlling them form the basis of her unique approach to dealing with feelings.

Her Journey

Throughout the story, Evelyn transitions from intense emotional expression through her ceremonies to a more subdued, contemplative state. By the end, while she achieves emotional independence, there is a poignant sense of disconnect, and we sense the loss of Evelyn’s creative wild spirit.

Crafting Emotional Landscapes in Film

KATERINA HUNG

Writer / Director

An intuitive storyteller, Katerina imbues her filmmaking with a profound understanding of emotions and feelings. For her, every facet of a film—be it colors, set design, character expressions, music, or dialogue—must resonate with the emotional tone she seeks to convey. This meticulous attention to emotional authenticity is what defines her singular narrative style, inviting audiences into the depths of human experience.

With over two decades in the arts, Katerina’s journey is rich and varied. From classical music training to acting and fine art photography, each discipline she has embraced has shaped her into an extraordinary visionary. Her diverse artistic foundation equips her with a unique perspective, allowing her to craft complex, compelling characters that linger in the mind long after the credits roll.

Currently, Katerina is immersed in the development of her feature film, with her latest short, Cry Eat Cry, serving as a pivotal piece of this ambitious project. With her bold vision and willingness to take artistic risks, Katerina Hung stands poised to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema, transforming the way stories are told and felt.

THE CAST

Meet The Actors

Inja Zalta as Evelyn Black, Cry Eat Cry

Inja Zalta

Evelyn Black

Elvy as Caitlyn Black / Evelyn's Mother, Cry Eat Cry

Elvy

Celeste Black / Evelyn's Mother

Calique Peréz as George Black / Evelyn's Father, Cry Eat Cry

Calique Pérez

George Black / Evelyn's Father

Jordan Wommack as Delivery Man / Radio Host, Cry Eat Cry

Jordan Wommack

Delivery Man / Radio Host

Peter John Anderson, Voiceover as the Professor / Book Author, Cry Eat Cry

Peter John Anderson

Book Author

Ona Brown as Young Evelyn Black, Cry Eat Cry

Ona Brown

Young Evelyn Black

PRODUCTION

Authorized

OVERVIEW

“Cry Eat Cry” is the first installment of a trilogy that delves into the intricate interplay of crying, ritual, and memory. This short film sets the stage for a larger narrative, exploring the protagonist Evelyn’s journey through grief and selfdiscovery. The film’s poignant storytelling and visual poetry aim to captivate audiences and generate momentum for the subsequent feature films in the trilogy. “Cry Eat Cry” is a surreal, dark comedy exploring grief, repression, and coping through ritual.

This production is an officially authorized SAG-AFTRA Micro Budget Union Project, operating in full compliance with SAG-AFTRA’s standards and guidelines for union projects.

This production is fiscally sponsored by Film Independent, enabling tax-deductible contributions to support our film’s development and production.

FILM STILLS

A Glimpse into the Story

Our Crew

Meet the Filmmakers

Thomas Bang, Executive Producer, Cry Eat Cry

Thomas Bang

Executive Producer

Ema McKie, Creative Producer, Cry Eat Cry

Ema McKie

Creative Producer

Kate Ketcham, Director of Photography, Cry Eat Cry

Kate Ketcham

Director of Photography

Alison Chang, Editor, Cry Eat Cry

Alison Chang

Editor

Emily Mingyue Li, Production Designer, Cry Eat Cry

Emily Mingyue Li

Production Designer

Aileen Lin, Costume Designer, Cry Eat Cry

Aileen Lin

Costume Designer

Star Tsai, Hair & Makeup Stylist, Cry Eat Cry

Star Tsai

Hair & Make-up Stylist

Rebecca Lo, Story Editor, Cry Eat Cry

Rebecca Lo

Story Editor

Additional Crew

Maya raman

Assistant Director

Ethan Tchida

Assistant Camera

Giselle Gonzalez

Assistant Camera

Zhongyi 'Pepsi' Bai

Art Director

Alex McCourt

Sound Mixer

Philip Pleming

Gaffer

Fernando Ayala

Grip

Peter John Anderson

Digital Imaging Technician

Bella Borgh

Production Assistant

Henry Campbell

Production Assistant

Bil Brown

Key Art

BEHIND THE SCENE

Candid Moments

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