A Short Story

A Short Story is a Chinese adventure fantasy about a discarded black cat. The animal travels to find the most valuable thing in the world, encountering a scarecrow along the way.

Directed and produced by Bi Gan, the film was released in 2022. It follows his previous works, Kaili Blues and Long Day's Journey Into Night, and precedes his 2025 film Resurrection. Bi Gan also co-wrote the screenplay with Zhai Xiaohui. The cast includes Guohua Chen and Melbourne as the black cat, with Huan Huang providing the character's voice. Other performers include Tan Zhuo, Chen Yongzhong, and Long Zezhi.

The fifteen-minute production was created by Pidan, The Fair, and Dangmai Films. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a 6.7 rating on IMDb based on 1,700 votes and a 6.4 rating on TMDB from 80 votes.