Walk on Water

Directed By Chris Zou

USA, China | Narrative | 17 min

World Premiere

Jeffrey, a track runner, spends his final summer before college training with Charlie, a devoted swim recruit, by the lake they’ve always called home. One afternoon, Jeffrey stumbles upon a weathered pistol buried in the brush—its discovery igniting a slow unraveling.

As their bond deepens, a stolen embrace on the lakeshore is witnessed from afar by Jeffrey’s father, setting off a chain of tension and silence. Charlie grows increasingly alarmed by Jeffrey’s shifting behavior, especially after overhearing a volatile confrontation with his parents. When the emotional pressure reaches a breaking point, Charlie races against something unseen—toward a moment that could change everything.

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    Film Details

    1. Self-harm/Suicide, Strong language

    2. English, Chinese (Mandarin)

    3. English

    4. World Premiere

    5. 2025

    6. 17 minutes

    7. Coming-of-Age, Drama, Thriller

    8. Narrative

    9. USA, China

      1. Chris Zou


      Chris Zou is a filmmaker based in New Jersey. His work has been featured at the Liu Shiming Art Foundation and the AMP from Asian American Arts Alliance. His short film, MUTED, has been screened at Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival as well as Asian American International Film Festival.

      1. Peter DiProspero

        Piyu Somani

      1. Chris Zou

      1. Sam Song Li

        Raymond Kam

        Michael C. Liu

        Eleven Lee

      1. Cinematographer: Peter Garajzski

        Colorist: Arianna Star

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