Rather than solely fulfilling the responsibility of caring for their family, can mothers strive to realise their dreams,? This is Joey Lee Choi Kin’s dilemma in her first feature film My Parents’ Midlife Crisis. The 38-year-old director explores the complexity of family relationships and the desire for self-discovery during a midlife crisis.
When Sandra inherits her late brother’s bike and unexpectedly wins a race, she develops an interest in cycling. This threatens David as Sandra devotes more time to her newfound hobby, upending their family dynamics.
Lived experiences
“My brother is a cyclist who quit his job at 35. He self-trained and participated in various championships, representing Malaysia. He, however, gets injured a lot and pays quite a bit to go overseas. He also brings his family with him.
Seamless casting
“He was already someone I envisioned when I crafted the character. He was my only selection because I like his personality. So I emailed him to ask if he was interested. Fortunately, he liked the story and character. It was also his first feature as a main character.”
Despite not being able to cycle initially, Goh embodied the essence of her character. She was able to see beyond what was expected of her, adding new life and depth to the character of Sandra.
“I gave her a pizza and I asked her to imagine it as her birthday cake. But I told her her parents were fighting, asking her: ‘What would you do?’
Also, Foong’s resemblance to Lim and Goh were instrumental in landing her the character of Cheryl. According to Lee, she has a combination of her screen parents’ facial features.
The casting may have been smooth sailing, but the process of finalising the film has been tough. While she has funds from Finas (National Film Development Corp of Malaysia), film company ARRI and support from her production company Passionate World, Lee still lacks funds to market the film to audiences.
On when she aimed to release it, Lee expressed hope for it to be screened during next year’s Chinese New Year.
New perspective on family
“I hope it redefines the term ‘family’ because many view family as a restriction. They think it is all about commitment and responsibilities. So, I hope for audiences to view family as a support system that they can rely on.
As for plans for a follow-up after My Parents’ Midlife Crisis, Lee strives to dabble in comedy for a change.
“I just want to do something crazy and fun. With My Parents’ Midlife Crisis, I modelled a high production value, prioritising high-quality visuals, meticulous planning and a polished final product. So, for my next film, I want to write a crazier and fun storyline,” she said.
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