Perfect Blues

Perfect Blues is a short film by director CHENF Yu, infused with a touch of surrealism and marked by poetic, delicate visuals. The story begins with an ordinary outing, during which the protagonist unexpectedly runs into his ex-girlfriend. Buried memories quietly resurface, gradually unsettling his current relationship. Cheng tells the story with a rhythmic visual language—emotions conveyed through glances and silences, with sound and space orchestrated with subtle precision, gently but steadily building momentum.

The director describes the film as “ the mischievous rain of mermaids and fish monsters.” Water here symbolizes the unconscious, while the mermaid embodies the inner feminine force—the anima. This encounter is not just about rekindling old love, but a deeper, introspective journey between reality and fantasy—a reflection on loyalty, desire, and the unfinished parts of the self.

– Louis ZHOU