Living alone in the highest mountains of Portugal, Carlos has spent years writing letters to his beloved late wife, suspended in a time that no longer exists. His solitary world is disrupted when a filmmaker, on a quest to find a mysterious lake, stumbles upon him. What begins as a chance encounter soon evolves into a deep, yet fleeting friendship. To her, Carlos slowly reveals the depth of his grief, his memories, and his inner abyss. In their shared moments, the boundaries between their lives blur, offering both a glimpse of healing amidst the shadows of longing.
Raised amidst the Hani terraces and ancient melodies, sisters Zaochun and Guyu choose divergent paths after university: one becomes an environmental investigator, the other a village official. Their differing visions for their homeland's future lead to conflicts, but ultimately, they find common ground in balancing preservation and development.
A conversation Harper has with herself in her own head, interjected with the moments in which she is recalling. Some sort of event sent her into an existential state of mind, where she can't help but think about who she is, and how much control she really has over her life.
Lola, a woman consumed by loneliness after losing everyone in her life, finds solace in reliving Christmas morning every day with her mannequin son, Leo. Trapped in a cycle of nostalgia and grief, Lola clings to the illusion of a perfect family moment, even as reality slips further away.
Luna, a stubborn high school girl, is stuck in her ways with her boyfriend. Their relationship takes a rocky turn when she starts to have visions of an enchanting girl in the place of her boyfriend. She in turn must navigate these fantasies overtaking her life and come to terms with her sexuality.
A poignant short film that delves into the unexpected bond between Dorothy, an elderly woman living alone, and JJ, her young neighbor. When JJ’s football accidentally lands in Dorothy’s garden, a gentle friendship begins to bloom. As their connection deepens, the film tenderly explores themes of loneliness, intergenerational connection, and queer identity.
The film is based on a true incident of 20th century popularly known as Komagata Maru incident. The film unveils a poignant chapter in history when a group of Indian Sikh immigrants aboard a Japanese steamship named Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver carrying 376 passengers from India. Canada, enforcing discriminatory immigration laws, denied entry to most passengers who were of Indian descent. After two months of legal battles and protests, the ship was forced to return to India. The incident highlights racial prejudices and immigration policies of the time, symbolising a struggle for Equality and Justice.
Love takes many forms, and Albert, Kateřina, and Gábina are not afraid to go to extremes in their pursuit of it. They fully enjoy casual sex and the feeling of independence, which leads them to a swingers club. They want to have fun and, above all, not worry about anything. Or are they in denial? With each touch, their physical attraction grows into emotional attraction, and whether they like it or not, they reveal their vulnerability.
Zhuldyz, gambling addict, is forced to choose between her addiction and her son. A young psychologist with an unconventional approach helps guide her toward the right decision. This inner journey becomes a painful but necessary step on her path to healing.
The story of a man, a woman and the corpses of 1000 evil men. Based on the My Chemical Romance album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge and the song Demolition Lovers.
Anthony Gleason, a made man in a notorious Crime Family faces life in prison for attempted murder. When offered a way out by an idealistic FBI Agent, he faces the dilemma of being an informant on his best friend and mentor
An old hotel room, a freshly wrapped zombie film crew, and a mysteriously vanished memory card. The production team of ZomBite You gathers in director Chen Fei Hong's room for a night of unwinding. Amidst the chaos, the director accidentally misplaces the memory card containing the final footage. A frantic search ensues. In the cluttered room, accusations fly, some try to solve the problem, while others grow increasingly paranoid. What kind of absurd, chaotic, and utterly mad night awaits this close-knit crew?
Helia is forced into a terrifying situation when she learns her father's friend has stolen her private photos and videos. With no other choice, Helia accepts the man's evil request and enters his home, a place where his special fantasies and dark secrets becomes a living nightmare.
It’s Autumn. A young woman and an older man travel by train to Douro, looking for a light phenomenon. They wait during the day but it’s in the silence of the night that things starts to appear. The invisible becomes visible, but is it still possible to believe?