In the countryside of Panamá, Layla, a young Chinese-Panamanian woman, struggles after childbirth while mourning her mother’s passing. Postpartum anxiety leaves her unable to nurse and as her mind fractures, she is haunted by a ghostly Woman intent on taking her child. When her baby’s life is threatened, Layla must confront the apparition—and the matriarchal legacy she was taught to suppress—to save both her child and herself.

Director Biography - Bryan Cheng



Bryan Cheng is a filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist of Cantonese heritage, born and raised in Panama City, Panamá. Living between two cultures inspired his passion for storytelling and his desire to create films that connect people across identities, languages, and traditions.

He earned a B.F.A. in Film and Television from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where he directed projects spanning narrative, documentary, music videos, fashion, beauty and fragrance, and experimental films while collaborating with artists across disciplines, including fibers, fashion, and design.

Bryan strives to craft visually immersive stories that celebrate the human experience, amplify underrepresented voices, and inspire greater understanding between cultures.