Sirui Cao, Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue
"Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue" is an experimental fictiom based on the filmmaker Siriu's personal experiences, and a true story. It traces the ideological odyssey of young girl where the narrative challenges literary conventions. Throughtout the story, she awakens in four distinct settings, each encounter introducing new challenges literary conventions. Throughout the story, she awakens in four distinct settings, each encounter introducing new characters and conversations that leave her feeling both exhausted and overwhelmed. With each transition, she desperately attempts to escape the cycle of recurring awakenings, but her efforts are met with failure. As the narrative progresses, the layers of mystery surrounding her journey gradually unravel, drawing her - and the audience - deeper into a compelling exploration of themes and revelations.