Robin, a rising child star, feels imprisoned within the walls of her home, aching for the simple joy of running and laughing with the children outside. When she dares to slip away, her rebellion ignites a fierce clash with her mother, an emotional confrontation that lays bare the tangled weight of Asian family expectations and the unyielding shadow of fame.
Roger Noel Austin Lee (born 2004) is an emerging director and screenwriter known for his works centered on family themes. He has created two animated short films that blend various visual styles. His first animated documentary, Oppy (2023), was selected for the market screening session at Minikino 2023. His latest film, Child Star (2024), explores the lack of communication within Asian families, employing six distinct visual styles. The film has secured funding from Cinema World 2024 and is set to screen at multiple international film festivals.
