Delilah, Before (2009)

(Short Film / 9 min) Delilah, a young Singaporean woman recovering from a rebellious past and teenage pregnancy, struggles to confront her embittered mother, Corrine, over reassuming custody of her two-year old daughter. The hardships of the parental transition are poignantly explored as the women share a profound love for the child amidst the tenuous relationship that exists between them. Delilah, Before is a short dramatic narrative exploring the fragility and complexity of family bonds. DIRECTOR: Melanie Schiele / FESTIVALS: Audience Award at Tribeca Film Festival; Palm Springs International ShortFest