How to Live Your Life Correctly

After suffering a breakdown, Ming is committed to a mental hospital. She wishes to find meaning in life beyond the constructs of Chinese society. Her doctor promises to fix her “existential suffering” with large doses of medication. While under the effects, Ming experiences memories of her past, to a more innocent time as a child. Ming’s roommate, Ace, a rebellious spirit, pulls her out of her trance by convincing her to embrace the meaningless of life. Together, they escape the hospital and fall in love. They settle down in an abandoned warehouse where no one can judge them. Ming is more optimistic than ever that their relationship will bring true happiness. However, as time progresses, their bond slowly begins to break. The pressure to commit to Ming goes against Ace’s defiant nature. Soon, their relationship collapses under the weight of Ming’s expectations and over-analysis, leaving her at a crossroads, with more questions than answers on how to live an honest life. (Washington D.C. Independent Film Festival)