THE CAP TIMES

“Is an engrossing piece that evokes ideas about how movement, place, and relationships march through time”

in silence is the offering presented

a new dance film (2024)

Direction and choreography by Li Chiao-Ping

Cinematography and editing by Christal Wagner

Performance by Li Chiao-Ping and Jacob Li Dai-Loong Rosenberg

This short screen dance work borrows its title in silence is the offering presented from a quote attributed to Chinese philosopher Confucius, which is instructive about taking the path of peace over violence. Looking across the body of water, memories of homeland and feelings of displacement merge as the two main characters, mother and son, find themselves as refugees. Home, hope, dreams, safety, security, and love can be found in the silence.