Wet Season

Wet Season

Year: 2021

Runtime: 103 min

Language: chinese

Director: Anthony Chen

Drama

Ling faces a difficult time as she undergoes an emotional IVF journey while also caring for her father-in-law. An unexpected connection develops with a struggling student who appears to have been left to his own devices. Set against the backdrop of Singapore’s rainy season, the film explores Ling's personal struggles and the potential for a breakdown as she grapples with her responsibilities and unexpected relationships.

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1

Ling's Struggle

Ling, a dedicated Malaysian Chinese teacher, faces the challenging journey of trying to conceive via in vitro fertilisation with her husband, Andrew. This struggle is compounded by the responsibility of caring for her bedridden father-in-law, who cannot communicate due to a stroke.

2

Visit to the Gynaecologist

During a critical visit to the gynaecologist, Ling learns that she has two mature follicles, indicating potential hope for her pregnancy. This moment marks a turning point in her emotional journey, igniting her hopes for starting a family.

Gynaecology Clinic
3

Meeting Wei Lun

Outside the clinic, Ling meets Wei Lun, a student who uses crutches due to an injury. She kindly offers to help him get home, discovering that he lives alone while his parents work abroad, establishing an early bond between them.

Outside the Clinic
4

Classes and Friendship

As Ling conducts remedial classes for her students, she finds that a lack of attendance leads to Wei Lun being the only student left. This moment leads to them sharing durians in the classroom, deepening their friendship and creating an intimate connection.

Classroom
5

Wushu Competition

Wei Lun invites Ling and her father-in-law to support him at a national wushu competition. His victory and gold medal solidify their relationship, creating a familial bond that Ling deeply treasures amidst her own struggles.

National Wushu Competition
6

Tragic Loss

Ling's father-in-law passes away peacefully in his sleep, marking a significant moment of grief. This loss brings family tensions to the forefront as her siblings-in-law discuss selling their late father's property, adding to Ling's emotional turmoil.

Ling's Home
7

Discovery of Infidelity

During the wake for her father-in-law, Ling discovers that Andrew has been unfaithful with another woman who also has a child. This revelation deepens Ling's feeling of isolation and despair, particularly as Andrew attends the event with his lover.

Wake of Ling's Father-in-Law
8

Complex Affair Begins

In a moment of vulnerability, Ling drives Wei Lun home, and their relationship takes a complicated turn. Despite her hesitation, she finds herself in an emotional and physical affair with him, leading to a spiral of regret and confusion.

9

Principal's Dilemma

The school principal discovers Wei Lun in a fight fueled by compromising photos from their relationship. Faced with the potential fallout, the principal advises Ling to take a leave of absence, highlighting the professional risks she now faces.

School
10

Heartbreaking Confrontation

In a poignant last drive together, Ling shares her realization that their affair cannot continue. In the rain, they confront their emotional turmoil, with Ling encouraging Wei Lun to learn to deal with rejection.

Open Field
11

Decision to Divorce

Ling ultimately decides to divorce Andrew, asserting her independence. Andrew's refusal to support any future children through his frozen sperm becomes a defining moment, marking the end of their marriage as Ling sends him her best wishes.

12

Pregnancy Discovery

After her divorce, Ling discovers she is pregnant through a home test. This news overwhelms her, filling her life with chaotic emotions as she prepares to let go of her empty apartment.

Ling's Apartment
13

Returning to Taiping

Seeking solace, Ling returns to her hometown of Taiping, Malaysia. While helping her mother with mundane chores, she reflects on her past and the hope she yearned for, symbolized by gazing at the sun.

Taiping, Malaysia

Last Updated: November 16, 2024 at 15:44

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