on the margin

Directed by Andy Long

Length: 
13:19

Producers: 
Yumeng Han

Editor:
 Kyle Falcon

Cinematographer:
 Matthew Mendelson

Sound Designer: PJ Wyderka

In New York City, a culture of isolation and silence exists as the only way for some to stay afloat. The film follows a Chinese deliveryman Kaiwen Wong as he navigates the gritty streets of Brooklyn while trying to make sense of his own inner landscape as an immigrant. Between his degrading treatment at work and his emotionally inept court-ordered shrink, Kaiwen is a ticking time bomb. The only refuge he finds is cruising on his moped between deliveries and Kai, a stunningly beautiful customer whom he’ll go out of his way for just to have a glimpse. This love for Kai turns to ashes when her boyfriend Mu insults Kaiwen and forces him back into his “place.” Eventually, he finds opportunities to release this displaced anger but his methods may do more harm than good.

Grad
atl356@nyu.edu

Andrew Long is a New York-based writer/director known for 'Nigerian Prince', which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival 2018 (co-writer). His short film Clearing House premiered at Atlanta film festival 2022 and was executive produced by Paul Dano (There will be blood, Batman, Prisoners). Andy has been the recipient of many screenwriting awards such as Tribeca All Access 2019 ‘The Inspection’ (co-writer, uncredited) and the NYU Kings screen writing award 2022 for Clearing House.Born in Washington DC, he attended Howard University where he received his Bachelors.