Poster for The Windy Day

SJSFF 2026

The Windy Day

World Cinema 2026 7 mins Taiwan

Directed by Zong-Yi Xie, Shih-Chien Hsu

A single kite string ties four kids together through childhood, friendship, and loss. As their bond begins to unravel, they are forced to confront what it means to grow apart and leave the past behind.

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About The Windy Day

The Windy Day is a 7-minute short film from Taiwan directed by Zong-Yi Xie, Shih-Chien Hsu. It screened at the 2026 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “And So It Begins” program.

Director
Zong-Yi Xie, Shih-Chien Hsu
Program
And So It Begins
Country
Taiwan
Run time
7 mins
Genre
World Cinema, Festival Favorites

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