Little Note《小字條》

December 17, 2009

0000hrs

I watched another short film by Royston Tan
Little Note
《小字條》

[Synopsis]
Living with little wants in the countryside, Zhiren and his mother expressed their love and support for each other in a simple way - by exchanging little notes. These words of encouragement spurred their every step forward in life, helping them cast aside fear and despair in times of uncertainty. Interweaving poetic cinematography, intricate scenes of mother-and-son intimacy and a heartfelt original score, Little Note will meander its way into your heart like a clear, pristine stream.

[Preview of Little Note］

I see very much of my mum and myself in this film.
It made me teared on my birthday.

12 mins of film
8 Post Cards
3 Impressive Quotes Among 8 Post Cards
5 Unforgettable Scene
1 meaningful packaging


[The Packaging]

I was impress with the packaging when I first saw it.
Unique is the best word.
Further surprises came as I unwrapped it.
8 pieces of post cards,
3 beautiful quotes were printed among 8 pieces of cards.


[First Piece]

如果我們把對未知的恐懼放下，
就會有無窮的勇氣，
去實現一些自己連自己做夢也意想不到的事。

If we could just release this fear of the unknown,
we would have boundless courage to accomplish the unimaginable.

-Royston Tan


[Second Piece]

現在我終於知道
為甚麼為理想飛得高
卻迷失塵世中
標榜地老天荒得紛擾
到頭來你不假思索的擁抱
證明還是你最好

Only now do I realize
In pursuit of my dreams
I become lost and bound by worldly fetters
Eventually, your unconditional embrace shows
You are still the best

- Part of the lyrics from the song

[A small part of the sound track]
*I can't find the soundtrack!



我們將《小字條》送給每一個人，
希望借此給予一些鼓勵。
人生有時會面對挑戰，
但只要有勇氣，
有耐心，
就一定能走出逆境。

Little Note is our gift of encouragement to you.
Though life has its challenges,
courage and patience will lead you through it all.

-Venerable Sik Kwang Sheng



[Package of Little Note]

I didn't notice it was a Louts leaf until I took this picture.
Lotus is the signature in this show.

-

There were 5 unforgettable scene in this 12mins short film.

First was when the kid asked mum:
"Where will the fish go if it grows bigger"

Mum:
"Somewhere bigger."

-

Mum:
"Why ain't you in school?"

Son:
"Friends laughed that I'm fatherless."

Mum:
"Next time when they do it again, tell them you have a father."

*pointing at the heart

"It's located here."

-

The 2 little notes that her mum placed in his pocket and text books.
*不要怕
And the last note in the Louts Rice.
＊不後悔

-

Lastly

*Son bending the Lotus

Son:
"Why doesn't it breaks?"

Mum:
"Because it's hollow."

-

The story behind the Lotus is meaningful I believe.

Lotus is a symbol of spiritual resilience and purity,
as it is able to rise above the muddy water
and blossom untainted.

Like the Lotus flower,
may we receive our nourishment from wherever we are,
by making the best of situations.
May all blossom with compassion and wisdom.

- Jesmen

荷花, 又稱作蓮花。
由於出污泥而不染的特質，
它象徵精神上的堅貞不移和純潔無暇。

願我們如荷花一般，
無論生在何處境，
都能盡全力，
從而滋養我們的人生。
願你我的人綻放慈悲與智慧的光彩。

*This short film is only available in DVD
MUST WATCH!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!