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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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.
“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.
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