Behind the Scenes
We shot the film on June 17th and 18th, 2023 in a beautiful cliffside home in Malibu, CA.
Planning the shot
Norbert Hsieh (DP) plans the shot. Also present: Gratia Malkemus (Makeup Artist), Vidhisha Mahesh (Production Designer, Wardrobe), James Ridgely (Sound Mixer).
On the monitor
Ge Geng (Mei) takes care of Paul Wong (Xin).
Guess what they're looking at?
Angel Jin (Young Mei) and Darren Huang (Young Xin).
Preparing a meal
Ge Geng (Mei) peels an orange.
kitchen skills!
Angel Jin (Young Mei) couldn't be happier being the chef!
Between shots
Paul Wong (Xin) and Ge Geng (Mei) look good together!
Proud young couple
Darren Huang (Young Xin) and Angel Jin (Young Mei).
Mother and son for the day
Ge Geng (Mei) and Patrick Chou (John) taking a break.
Sharing a moment
Ge Geng (Mei) and Paul Wong (Xin) dance to their favorite song.
Serving it up!
Darren Huang (Young Xin) and Angel Jin (Young Mei) enjoy Florence Ding's (Auntie Ding) noodles.
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Explaining something serious
T. L. Quach (Director) provides direction to Angel Jin (Young Mei) and Darren Huang (Young Xin).
A gentle loving moment
Ge Geng (Mei) and Paul Wong (Xin).
Comforting hug
Ge Geng (Mei) and Patrick Chou (John).
Ready for the shot
Ge Geng (Mei) serves the meal while Xuechen Zhu (Script Supervisor) snaps the clapboard.
A surprise behind his back
Angel Jin (Young Mei) straightens out the bedsheets while Darren Huang (Young Xin) hides a present for her.
"Ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille..."
Gratia Malkemus (Makeup Artist) puts the final touches on Angel Jin (Young Mei).
He's going to want a drum kit soon
Kai-Yong Lauritzen (Baby John).
Trying not to look into the camera
Patrick Chou (John) sports an Aloha shirt.
Deep philosophical conversation
Stanley Wong (G&E Swing) and Nate Elegino (Gaffer).
Preparing for the restaurant scene
Gratia Malkemus (Makeup Artist) and Florence Ding (Auntie Ding).
Makeup gear
Gratia Malkemus (Makeup Artist).