Still Water (2026)
Director: Phil Longden
Cast: Timothy Longden
A man, drained and broken, makes his way to a hidden pond. He settles at the shoreline and gives himself over to the presence lurking in the depths. There are some things you simply stop fleeing.
More About This Film
Still Water is a 2026 drama set in China during the 2008 Olympic period. Xi, a domestic worker still grieving the loss of her sister in a devastating earthquake, becomes convinced that her sister has been reincarnated and begins to focus on her employer's unborn child.
The film uses grief and belief to explore the ways people search for continuity after profound loss. Its short runtime keeps the story intimate, concentrating on Xi's emotional world and the tension between what she believes and what others around her understand.
- Directed by Yijian Shan.
- Produced by Anqi Chen.
- The original Chinese title is Si Shui.
- The film runs for approximately 23 minutes.
- It received a theatrical release beginning July 10, 2026.
Where to Watch
Still Water is an independent Chinese-language short, with availability varying between festival, theatrical, and digital distribution.