Red Bean

As international students, we venture to foreign shores, immersing ourselves in a new language, culture, and way of life. Yet, despite the physical distance, we find ourselves connected by screens - short texts, voice messages, video calls. This dynamic raises questions about how our ancestors navigated long-distance relationships without the technology we now rely on.

In an era when waiting for news meant enduring prolonged separations, many wrote heartfelt letters expressing their thoughts. This longing birthed a wealth of literature. Today, with instant messaging, we're more connected than ever. Yet, I've experienced moments of warmth mingled with loneliness in these daily exchanges.

My project captures these feelings through videos shared with friends. These clips serve as our contemporary version of heartfelt letters, capturing the essence of our thoughts and experiences across time and distance.