Heading to the East (Dir. Lisa Ranran Hu)

Alex, a charismatic professional visiting LA, forms a fleeting connection with college student Jinna, but their search for an oasis in the desert symbolizes their impending separation.

A young couple spends their final day together hiking in search of an oasis in a desert. As they venture deeper into the desert, their chances of finding an oasis diminish, mirroring the dwindling time they have left together. They must confront the reality of their impending separation.
FESTIVALS
Montreal Asian International Film Festival 2026 - OFFICIAL SELECTION​​​​​​​
30th LA Shorts International Film Festival - OFFICIAL SELECTION

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