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Salt Water 2018

8 min📅 2018-04-23

In the intimate, emotionally charged short film *Salt Water* (2018), directed by Nathalie Taylor, an elderly Chinese immigrant named Heidi channels her grief into the daily grind of running a dry-cleaning business from her cramped apartment.

Director: Nathalie Taylor

Cast

Sarah Houghton
Penny
Leaminn Ma
Stephanie
Wynn Siu
Heidi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salt Water (2018) about?

This short drama follows Heidi, an elderly Chinese woman running a dry-cleaning business in her apartment after losing her family in a car accident. When she hires Penny, a young girl escaping an abusive home, Heidi must face her own pain to shield Penny from further harm.

Who directed Salt Water?

Nathalie Taylor directed this emotionally charged short film.

Who stars in Salt Water?

The film stars Sarah Houghton, Leaminn Ma, and Wynn Siu in lead roles.

Is Salt Water (2018) worth watching?

While unrated on IMDb, *Salt Water* offers a poignant exploration of grief and compassion in a compact, eight-minute runtime. Its themes and performances make it a compelling watch for fans of character-driven dramas.

How long is Salt Water?

Salt Water has a runtime of 8 minutes.

About Salt Water (2018) — A Short Drama of Grief and Unexpected Bonds

In the intimate, emotionally charged short film *Salt Water* (2018), directed by Nathalie Taylor, an elderly Chinese immigrant named Heidi channels her grief into the daily grind of running a dry-cleaning business from her cramped apartment. Haunted by the loss of her daughter and husband in a tragic car accident, Heidi finds unexpected purpose when she hires Penny, a spirited but troubled young girl whose own home life is far from safe. As Heidi grapples with her unresolved sorrow, she must summon the strength to protect Penny from the toxic environment she's trapped in, leading to a quiet yet powerful confrontation with the past.

Set against the backdrop of a bustling city, *Salt Water* weaves themes of loss, resilience, and the unexpected bonds that form in unlikely places. With a runtime of just eight minutes, Taylor crafts a deeply atmospheric drama that lingers long after the credits roll, blending raw emotion with the stark realities of life for two women at different stages of their journeys.