Wave

A poignant exploration of love, loss, and identity against the backdrop of cultural displacement.

Midori and Âu Cô, international university students in Melbourne, find solace in each other's company. Their bond deepens as they navigate the challenges of being away from home, sharing dreams of silver dragons and birthing pearls. But their world is shattered when a tsunami devastates Midori's family in Fukushima, followed by a traumatic university shooting.

As Âu Cô is drawn into an engagement with Dzung, a fellow survivor, Midori retreats, unable to voice her feelings or bear the weight of family expectations. Midori's tragic choice leaves Âu Cô grappling with guilt and the complexities of love and cultural identity. This emotionally resonant story explores the enduring power of friendship and the search for belonging in a world forever changed.