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Original Film Title: The Regret Of The Waves
Director’s Name: Lachesis Laval
Writer’s Name: Lachesis Laval
Producer: Lachesis Laval
Country of Origin: China
Country of Filming : China
Language: English
Runtime: 10 minutes 23 seconds
Film Description:
In the serene coastal town of Glen Cove, a 36-year-old woman leads a life of quiet elegance, shaped by societal expectations and family obligations. Married into an affluent family, she spends her days managing the household with the help of assistants, sharing afternoon tea with her only friend Eileen, and taking solitary walks along the shoreline. Her life, while outwardly perfect, feels restrained and devoid of genuine passion.
One day, during her walk by the sea, she encounters a man—a stranger whose presence stirs something within her. His quiet confidence and understanding gaze make her feel truly seen for the first time in years. As their conversations deepen, he offers her an escape: to leave everything behind and go to New York with him.
Caught between her duties as a wife and mother and her yearning for something more, she wrestles with an impossible choice. Memories of her own mother, who left her as a child, haunt her decision. Determined not to repeat the past, she ultimately chooses to stay, preserving her role as a mother while sacrificing her own desires.
This bittersweet tale of longing, restraint, and the quiet strength of selflessness unfolds against the backdrop of a timeless seaside town, exploring the complexities of love, duty, and the quiet sacrifices made in the name of family.