Clarissa works as a bartender and is being forced by the owner to pull a double shift on the very day they're talking. But she has an unbreakable commitment that's going to send her back in time.
Mila, an eleven-year-old girl, faces her last days of life before the end of the world. At the same time, she struggles to understand what this means and to keep her family together by holding a party for the final moment.
Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. Then in a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma's wish comes true. She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her ordinary, sparkle-free self. So she ditches her horn, scrubs off her sparkles, and returns home, where her best friend is waiting for her with a hug.
In a monochrome, silent showcase of beautiful Big Sky Country, an old man and his grandson are separated during a hike and must venture through the expansive wilderness to reunite.
Jordan struggles to come to terms with the death of his older brother Liam. He recalls the times from his childhood when he could always count on Liam's help. Now Jordan must overcome his fears and face the challenges alone.
Yurka is a self—contained twelve-year-old schoolboy who is grieving the loss of his father. The ordinary course of his life changes when new students appear in the classroom — a brother and a sister. Together they will have to grow up and find out what true friendship is worth.
Sophia, the daughter, is returning to the Athenian suburb of Polydroso to take care of Sophia, the mother. Back in her neighbourhood, she will confront the reasons that made her leave in the first place. Polydroso is a mystical isolated suburb and both Sophias spend their time daydreaming about ghosts of the past. A film about tender people in a non-tender world.
Vinu, who is still grieving over his breakup from five years ago, develops a strong relationship with Anandan, his prospective brother-in-law, but his attempts to resolve Anandan's problems have some unexpected consequences.
Fourteen-year-old Naima longs to earn money for her poor Bangladeshi family, but her unrivaled artistic talent is of little use. When her ailing father is at risk of losing his prized bicycle rickshaw to loan sharks, she disguises herself as a boy and attempts to drive the rickshaw herself. Naima crashes the rickshaw, threatening the family's sole livelihood.
Yadira, a creative young Cuban girl, struggles packing on her final day home. Embarking on an immigration journey alone, her suitcase feels too small to carry everything her heart holds.
When her father, whom Pilar has not seen for years, reappears in her life, the architect finds herself at an emotional crossroads. Faced with a tough internal battle, Pilar must decide between opening her heart to the possibility of reconciliation or stubbornly clinging to the past that has defined her.
Inspired by a tumultuous period in the director's relationship with her mother, the film draws a poignant analogy between the phases of their conflict and the ever-changing states of water along the coast of São Paulo, where the director grew up.
"Gulong" is a poignant story depicting the conflicts and trials faced by impoverished individuals. It highlights the reality that those at society's lower levels encounter severe hardships, where the constant drive to survive impedes genuine communication. Like the relentless turning of a jeepney’s wheel, the narrative mirrors the challenging cycle of life, underscoring the phrase "Mahirap maging mahirap." Yet, amid all this, there is still hope that the opportunity to rise and fulfill one’s dreams will one day arrive.