

The Drum is a short film that follows the journey of Kang, a recently retired man in his 60s dealing with the sudden onset of a late-life crisis. He realises that he must mend old conflicts and learn to accept his new life or risk losing himself in the emptiness of old age.

Wang Yu Qing
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Lead“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ler Jiyuan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Drum is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”