If I Make It to the Morning (2025)

A Chinese high school student and her mother travel across America visiting colleges. The student begins to consider studying and living in New York City, where her aunt resides, whose seemingly perfect life is particularly appealing. But during a family dinner, tensions rise, leaving the student feeling isolated in the city. As she walks through New York at night, she envisions her future, wrestling with the possibilities and anxieties of starting a new life. This personal story examines identity, cultural adjustment, and family bonds, exploring the challenges young people face as they seek independence.