Free Library of Philadelphia

Daylily is a feature length documentary that explores the devotion surrounding a plant that blooms for only one day. Through the personal stories of gardeners from different backgrounds, the film reflects on the fleeting beauty of life and the quiet meaning found in moments that often pass unnoticed. By observing these flowers, which appear briefly and are found everywhere, the film invites viewers to recognize the same fragility, value, and presence within themselves. During the making of the film, I traveled to nine U.S. states and two countries, interviewing gardeners along the way, and ultimately finished the project with a