Poppies 2018
In *Poppies (2018)*, director Myles Yaksich crafts a tender, cross-generational tale set against the backdrop of a trans-Pacific flight.
Director: Myles Yaksich
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poppies (2018) about?
This short film explores an unlikely bond between a stressed-out corporate lawyer and an elderly Chinese woman on a flight from Shanghai to New York. Through her stories of 1940s Shanghai, she shares fragments of a life intertwined with love, loss, and the lingering scent of poppies.
Who directed Poppies?
Myles Yaksich directed *Poppies (2018)*, a film that blends quiet introspection with vivid historical storytelling.
Who stars in Poppies?
The film stars Matt William Knowles as Charles, Cindera Che as Auntie Ling, Kara Wang, Jonathan Stanton, and Yadira Pascault Orozco.
Is Poppies (2018) worth watching?
While short in runtime, *Poppies* offers a deeply atmospheric and emotionally resonant experience. Its themes of memory and connection make it a compelling watch for fans of character-driven dramas, even without an IMDb rating.
How long is Poppies?
*Poppies* (2018) has a runtime of 20 minutes.
About Poppies (2018) — A Cross-Generational Flight of Memory and Connection
In *Poppies (2018)*, director Myles Yaksich crafts a tender, cross-generational tale set against the backdrop of a trans-Pacific flight. The short film follows Charles, a high-pressure American corporate lawyer, as he shares a flight with Auntie Ling, an enigmatic Chinese woman carrying a bouquet of poppies. What begins as an awkward encounter transforms into a poignant journey through memory when Auntie Ling's stories of 1940s Shanghai—centered around her late husband, an opium trader—unfold like a forgotten dream. The film weaves themes of solitude, cultural exchange, and the fleeting nature of time, all wrapped in a melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll.
As the flight unfolds, Charles is drawn into Auntie Ling's past, where the scent of poppies evokes both beauty and loss. The contrast between his sterile corporate world and her richly textured memories creates a striking tension, blending the ordinary with the extraordinary. With its understated charm and emotional depth, *Poppies* (2018) is a meditation on connection, the stories we carry, and the unexpected moments that change us forever.