In this strong directorial debut, Song Fang directs and plays herself as she pays a visit to her parents at their home in Nanjing, China to visit her family. During her brief stay, Fang and her parents reminisce about ancestors, family traditions, marriage, life, and death. Housekeeping and cooking rituals intertwine with the mother's inquiry about her daughter's marriage prospects-poignant discussions surrounding the melancholy aspirations that come at the end of life. Mostly centered on mundane events, such as mealtime gatherings or while the characters perform small acts of kindness, the film is carried by leisurely conversations, which invite the viewer to calmly settle into the rhythm of the household. In this slow-paced, contemplative film, Fang keeps a respectful distance from her characters. By confining the vast majority of the film to the interior of the family's apartment, which is strictly captured in static shots, the director reinforces the stillness of the atmosphere and the film's carefully orchestrated passage of time. Filled with gratifying moments of silent understanding between family members who share a deep bond, Memories Look at Me delivers an intimate portrayal of modern Chinese families as well as a serene meditation on family life with a mixture of melancholy and serenity.