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Her Story

Synopsis: 

Story Logline:
The pressure of giving birth to a baby is all Natasha has been feeling for several years. She is now deep into fertility treatment and there is still no promise of a baby.

 

Synopsis
Female infertility is usually defined as failure to achieve pregnancy after one to two years of regular unprotected intercourse, in a woman during her reproductive age, with her male partner’s normal reproductive function. In fact, the concept of female infertility may be confusing. My parents had been trying to have a baby for over 10 years. They invested everything but still got the failure in the end. Three years ago, I found out that I was adopted and decided to make the story about infertility couple.

 

 

Runtime: 
18:02:00
Information for the Audience: 

Director Statement By Eagle Liao (Chuang-Chieh Liao):

Female infertility is usually defined as failure to achieve pregnancy after one to two years of regular unprotected intercourse, in a woman during her reproductive age, with her male partner’s normal reproductive function. In fact, the concept of female infertility may be confusing.

The process of infertility treatment is tough. My parents had been through the process in Taiwan for over 10 years. My mother had to do the self-injection of HCG by herself every single day. The emotional stress and medical treatment made her depress. Her parents in law gave her pressure, even asked her to divorce with my dad. In the end, they still failed in the treatment and couldn't get pregnant.
Five years ago, I found out that I was adopted. My mother told me her story of infertility. After I came to the USA to study MFA in directing program, I decided to make a short about my mother's story.

Information for theatres: 

Female infertility is usually defined as failure to achieve pregnancy after one to two years of regular unprotected intercourse, in a woman during her reproductive age, with her male partner’s normal reproductive function. In fact, the concept of female infertility may be confusing.

My parents had been trying to have a baby for over 10 years. They invested everything but still got the failure in the end. Three years ago, I found out that I was adopted and decided to make the story about infertility couple.

Distribution budget: 
4000$
Directed by: 
Director - Chuang-Chieh Liao (Eagle Liao)
Writing credits: 
Chuang-Chieh Liao (Eagle Liao)
Cast: 
Cast Heidi Johanningmeier Matt Trudeau Suzanne Petri Pete Berwick Elizabeth Hartwig Ashley Vaughn
Produced by: 
Production Department Producer - Brian Khan 1st AD - Ting-Yu Chang Script Supervisor - Yu Wei Chang Casting Director - Johnny Weichel
Music by: 
Music Supervisor - Howard Cheng (Original) Music by Howard Cheng
Cinematography by: 
Camera Department Director of Photography - Anh Vo Camera Operator - Michael D. Thomas 1st AC - Daniel Guo 2st AC - Yijun Pan
Film Editing by: 
Post Production Post Production Coordinator - Feng Jung Chiang Editor - Ana Christian & Yi Men Tu Colourist - Anh Vo VFX Supervisor - Tomi Kuo
Casting by: 
Casting Director - Johnny Weichel
Production Design by: 
Production Designer - Yu Wang Production Designer - Suzy Zhou
Art Direction by: 
Yu Wang Suzy Zhou
Set Decoration by: 
Yu Wang Suzy Zhou
Costume Design by: 
Set Dresser/ Wardrobe - Marina Dang
Makeup Department: 
Makeup Artist - Henrí Mitchelle
Production Management: 
Yu Wang Suzy Zhou
Other crew: 
Cast Heidi Johanningmeier Matt Trudeau Suzanne Petri Pete Berwick Elizabeth Hartwig Ashley Vaughn Production Department Director - Eagle Liao (Chuang-Chieh Liao) Producer - Brian Khan 1st AD - Ting-Yu Chang Script Supervisor - Yu Wei Chang Casting Director - Johnny Weichel Camera Department Director of Photography - Anh Vo Camera Operator - Michael D. Thomas 1st AC - Daniel Guo 2st AC - Yijun Pan Lighting Department Gaffer - Justin Mendoza Key Grip - Atlas Zhao & John Smith Grip - Alexander Han Art Department Production Designer - Yu Wang Production Designer - Suzy Zhou Make Up Artist - Henrí Mitchelle Set Dresser/ Wardrobe - Marina Dang BTS - Tammy Chang Sound Department Sound - John Draughon Post Production Post Production Coordinator - Feng Jung Chiang Editor - Ana Christian & Yi Men Tu Colourist - Anh Vo VFX Supervisor - Tomi Kuo Music Supervisor - Howard Cheng (Original) Music by Howard Cheng
Release Date: 
Friday, February 8, 2019
Total votes: 19299

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