Inspired by the Yunnanese concept of chit-chatting, the film gently moves through the everyday lives of Yunnanese women navigating the northern Thai-Myanmar border. From doorsteps to coffee shops, the camera lingers to capture fragments of memories, histories of flight, and the echoes of lives shaped by conflict.
A Malaysian filmmaker pursuing an MA in Communication at National Chengchi University. Ng works on Southeast Asian history, culture, and migration narratives. Her debut documentary, Tanah Airku, explored the Malayan Emergency and historical memory. Her “Pea Shoots Project” touches on women’s migration in northern Thailand.
From Women Make Waves International Film Festival 2026, No. 33