Pedigree short film still — Kai Wen Hu - Samuel and Squid looking down into a box against a clear sky.
Pedigree short film still — Kai Wen Hu - Lucky, a dog with curly fur, looking up with big dark eyes at Samuel.
Pedigree short film still — Kai Wen Hu - Squid and Samuel argue in their basement home.
Pedigree short film still — Kai Wen Hu - Samuel and Squid count money against a blue sky.

A hustling father-daughter duo hatch a haphazard scam to pay rent, with mixed results.

Selections

Palm Springs International 2025

Hollyshorts Film Festival 2025

Brooklyn Film Festival 2025 - Spirit Award Winner | Best Narrative Short Runner-Up