"Miao wanted to explore the lingering cultural grief of a historic atrocity, stating, 'That's a ghost story.' This reflects the fragmentation and feelings of grief that come with being haunted by something lost."
"Tran emphasizes the importance of Emily's character being an outsider, saying, 'I didn't know,' which encapsulates the film's exploration of unawareness regarding spiritual rites and historical trauma."
Emily, a grieving cellist, moves to Rock Springs with her daughter and mother-in-law, facing strange omens and the haunting presence of her deceased husband. The film reveals a historical massacre of Chinese miners, linking their cultural grief to Emily's personal loss. This intertwining of past and present explores themes of diaspora and trauma, as Emily navigates her unfamiliarity with spiritual rites and the haunting legacy of the town's history.
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