Her portrayal of Ling earned her the Best Leading Actress award at the 56th Golden Horse Awards. Her ability to convey deep pain with minimal dialogue is masterful.

Through Ling’s struggles as a Mandarin teacher, Chen explores the fading cultural identity in a rapidly modernizing, English-centric Singapore.

Wet Season is a haunting exploration of the gaps that exist between people—whether they are husband and wife, teacher and student, or citizen and foreigner. It is a film that lingers long after the credits roll, much like the dampness of the monsoon.

Desperate for a child but facing the harsh reality of failed IVF treatments, Ling drifts through life like a ghost. However, the arrival of the monsoon season brings an unexpected turn. She forms a tentative bond with Wei Lun (Koh Jia Ler), a neglected student struggling with his own family issues. As they bond over wushu (Chinese martial arts) practice, their relationship evolves into a complex, forbidden connection that forces Ling to confront her own needs and desires.