Behind Closed Doors 疼 ♦ 愛

Aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence, "Behind Closed Doors" is the first short film on the subject directed to the Chinese community in the United Kingdom. The film is part of Chinese Information and Advice Centre's (CIAC) End Violence Against Women project and funded by St. James's Ward Councillors through the Westminster City Council Neighbourhood Fund Programme.

The producers of "Behind Closed Doors" are CIAC's women support staff including 17 volunteers from different countries and backgrounds. The short film was shot in two days, with two months preparations before the real shoot.

Plot:-
"Behind Closed Doors" revolves around a Chinese woman who is in a domestically abusive relationship. With encouragement from her friend, she speaks out and seeks for help. The film illustrates that domestic violence does not only encompass physical violence. But any incidents of controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour, psychological, sexual, financial or emotional is defined as domestic violence.

If you are in immediate danger, please contact:-
Police: 999 (emergency) 101 (non-emergency) Victims can request translators when they approach the police.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247