SUPPER is the sequel to OPERA, Erick Oh's previous short film that was nominated by the Academy in 2021. While OPERA reflects the humanity from our own perspective, SUPPER is viewed by God-like beings' point of view.   

A table stretches endlessly, draped meticulously with an ornate cloth embroidered in patterns reminiscent of celestial movements. Upon its expansive surface, carefully arranged, sits a collection of symbolic objects, each resonating deeply with layers of meaning. A glistening fish, scales shimmering as though freshly plucked from mythical waters, represents vitality and abundance. Beside it rests a flawless apple, its vibrant skin smooth and enticing, symbolizing knowledge and temptation. Nearby, an ornate hourglass silently measures time’s relentless progression, grains of sand cascading steadily downward, a quiet reminder of mortality. 

Adjacent to these objects lies an impeccably cut diamond, facets catching and refracting the ambient light into a dazzling array of colors, embodying purity, eternity, and unwavering strength. Completing this intricate ensemble is a heart, vivid and richly colored, pulsating subtly as if it were alive, evoking love, passion, and humanity’s profound emotional desires. Together, these carefully curated elements form an intricate meal, inviting contemplation and reflection on life's complexities and profound mysteries. 

At the head of this endless table sits an enormous, enigmatic entity. Its sheer scale defies comprehension, looming in a quiet state of readiness. Observers might wonder, what exactly is this being? Could it represent a deity presiding over existence, the infinite universe personified, or perhaps the very essence of nature itself, inscrutable and eternal? Humanity’s fervent quest for eternity, its unyielding pursuit of meaning and significance, here seems trivialized, distilled into nothing more substantial than a single meal intended for the consumption of this vast, unknowable presence. 

Written and directed by Erick Oh 

Storyboard: Erick Oh 
Art: Ruby Wang & Yijen Liu 
Animation: Jongha Yoon & Hyunji Park 
Music: FRNK 
Sound design: Andrew Vernon 
VFX & composition: Daesung Jung 
Produced by Beasts and Natives Alike