Putro Purnama returned to his village after being discouraged from pursuing his hopes and dreams in the city. Determined to start a new life and dreams of revitalizing his family's land through natural farming methods. However, plans quickly resolve the resistance when his family's old rival challenges him to a prestigious farming competition. These battles can determine who will gain influence over the villagers. As Putro struggles to prove the value of sustainable natural farming, his journey becomes more complicated when he falls in love with Ratih, the owner of the village's chemical fertilizer and pesticide shop, the daughter of his family's rival. Caught between his ideals and feelings, Putro struggles to bring meaningful change to society while facing personal and social conflicts. His determination to improve the lives of those he loves is tested at every turn, forcing him to face challenges deeper than his dreams.
"Dolls of Grace" follows Tyla, a young woman grappling with grief and disturbing visions after a series of tragic losses in her family. Her life takes a new turn when her sister, Grace, embarks on a journey, leaving Tyla feeling increasingly alone. In a moment of vulnerability, Tyla discovers a mysterious set of dolls and instructions that promise to ward off fears and even grant wishes. However, by following these instructions, Tyla triggers a series of strange and unsettling events. As reality begins to blur with the supernatural, Tyla is confronted with enigmatic visions and unsettling encounters. The film delves into Tyla's psyche, exploring the boundaries between grief, memory, and a dark force that seems to be taking shape around her.
At the end of the world, where time has stopped and even the shadows of ancestors remain faithful to their homes, there is a village where stylized absurdity mixes with the subconscious of the nation and where reality walks hand in hand with dreams and the afterlife.
Crossroads follows a Lisbon bus driver through a single night of work, weaving together the fleeting encounters with his passengers and his own personal journey. As the city pulses with life, each stop brings new faces, stories, and unspoken struggles, blurring the line between his path and those he carries.
The Reno, or Italian Rhine, may not be as renowned as its Teutonic sibling. Nevertheless, as Lorenzo Pullega’s witty and playful film informs us, the banks alongside this river, which courses through northern Italy, has its own rich and undulating history.
Sixteen-year-old Julia finds herself at a naturist campsite, where she’s confronted with her ideal of femininity and forced to grapple with her insecurities
In the Argentinian countryside, a child's special gift gives her opportunistic guardians the idea of offering consultations with her as an animal medium in order to earn a living.
Davaa and Zaya are a young nomadic couple in the vast Bayanhongor region of Mongolia who are in the throes of animal birthing season when a seismic event suddenly changes their lives. They are forced to migrate afar but are haunted by their past lives.
The clock is ticking for Kai. His psychotic brother has just been granted an early release from prison and by this afternoon, he'll come around to collect the money Kai has been holding for him. The problem - all the money's been spent.
Rami deals with his Jewish girlfriend’s opposition to abortion. His mother complicates things while seeking compensation for her daughter Fifi accident. Miri plans to terminate her sister’s pregnancy with Rami, who’s Arab. Fifi struggles to hide her non-virginity to save her family’s reputation.
Two friends at opposite ends of the political spectrum, destined for a completely different future after founding the independent press agency Albatross together. Amerigo will discover his vocation as a journalist in a war zone, taking his life at just 34 years old in 1987 in Mozambique, filming his own death in subjective terms. Vito, on the other hand, will have an important career in the media.
After her father's passing, a daughter returns to Vietnam to be with her mom. Their pilgrimage to Heaven Gate reflects their struggle to connect since his loss. The mother seeks reunion with her late husband, ascending mountains for solace. The daughter, grappling with vulnerability, joins, exploring her own abyss. Together, they search for healing and understanding amidst the sublime of nature.