Late Autumn

The story unfolds in modern times, reflecting present-day travel, immigration, and legal constraints. A defined 72-hour parole window drives the plot, creating a pressured timeframe for chance encounters and emotional risk. The sense of waiting that pervades the film mirrors the characters’ longing for connection and a fresh start.

Seattle serves as the film’s primary backdrop, where Anna returns on parole and encounters Hoon. The city’s urban spaces and roadside stops frame a tense, intimate road-movie dynamic. Key scenes unfold around a family funeral, a bus ride, and the rest stop that becomes a focal point of waiting and reunion.

🕰️ Waiting & Redemption

A tight parole deadline pushes the characters into high-stakes interactions. The rest stop becomes a symbolic crossroads between past regrets and potential new beginnings. Time acts as both pressure and opportunity, guiding choices that could remake their futures.

🌍 Immigration & Belonging

Anna’s status as a Chinese immigrant frames her sense of belonging and vulnerability in a new country. The bond with Hoon crosses cultural lines and shows how outsiders seek connection under precarious conditions. The film probes identity, displacement, and the search for a place to call home.

⚠️ Danger & Loyalty

Hoon’s perilous entanglement with Steve casts a constant shadow over their relationship. Trust and protection become crucial as danger closes in, testing the limits of loyalty. The threat of violence shapes choices and deepens the emotional stakes of their bond.