Shrub (2021)
When Dakota moves back into her childhood home with her mother after finding little success two years post-grad, her fears surrounding her future combine with an infectious sense of suburban malaise to culminate in unshakeable nightmares. In search of comfort and guidance, she looks to her mother whose own upbringing during the Cultural Revolution in China has made her in equal turns tender and callous. Their volatile and tenuous relationship provides little relief for Dakota and with her friends seemingly worlds away, she is forced to find solace within herself.
Director: Katarina Zhu
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: April 6, 2021
Cast
- Katarina Zhu - Daughter
- Helen Di - Mother
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Katarina Zhu
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shrub about?
- When Dakota moves back into her childhood home with her mother after finding little success two years post-grad, her fears surrounding her future combine with an infectious sense of suburban malaise to culminate in unshakeable nightmares. In search of comfort and guidance, she looks to her mother whose own upbringing during the Cultural Revolution in China has made her in equal turns tender and callous. Their volatile and tenuous relationship provides little relief for Dakota and with her friends seemingly worlds away, she is forced to find solace within herself.
- Who directed Shrub?
- Shrub was directed by Katarina Zhu.
- Who stars in Shrub?
- Shrub stars Katarina Zhu, Helen Di.
- How long is Shrub?
- Shrub has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- Where was Shrub produced?
- Shrub was produced in United States of America.