Don't Want You to Be Alone

A quiet, rain-soaked night in an unnamed Chinese city becomes the backdrop for an unexpected encounter in 'Don't Want You to Be Alone', a tender short film that captures the ache of loneliness and the fleeting solace of human connection. When Xiao, a young man nursing old wounds, meets Lin, a stranger seeking shelter under the same awning, their brief exchange over a shared umbrella and a warm drink unravels layers of unspoken grief and longing. With no grand declarations, the film lets silence and small gestures speak volumes—a lingering glance, a hesitant touch, a whispered offer of company. Set against muted cityscapes and intimate close-ups, this 2017 gem explores what it means to not want someone to face the world alone, even if only for one night. A poignant, slice-of-life romance that proves the most profound connections are often the quietest.