In a conservative Norwegian town, Nora and Emily conceal their love, fearing the repercussions from Nora's strict father. A clandestine meeting at a local church arouses suspicion, compelling Nora to confront her deepest fears. As tensions escalate, a revelation forces her father to choose between rigid beliefs and unconditional love. In the end, acceptance prevails, offering Nora a glimmer of hope.
"Lysglimt" is a quiet, emotional short film about a teenage boy trapped in the weight of his own silence. As he drifts through dark days, a fleeting connection with a classmate becomes the spark he didn’t know he needed — a glimmer of light in the middle of winter.
Renee (Gabourey Sidibe) and her daughter, Imani (Cadence Reese), are left homeless when Renee loses her job. After a new job interview, Renee is arrested for leaving Imani in their car. She navigates family court reunite with her daughter.
Tiantian's parents leave their rural home to work in the city year-round, striving to escape poverty, leaving their young child and frail elderly grandfather behind. As the grandfather and grandson yearn for their return, the parents also ache for their family. Through hardships—including Tiantian's mischievous childhood transforming into responsible maturity, caring for his grandfather and managing household chores, a desperate search for his parents, and the grandfather's serious illness—the couple finally realizes the priceless value of family unity. They return home to start a business, choosing to stay by their loved ones' side.
Seven-year-old Maggie desperately wants to get her elderly dog, Taco, a cake for his upcoming birthday. As her mother repeatedly refuses, Maggie learns her reason for not wanting to order one.
18-year-old boy,Yash agrees to participate in a sleep deprivation study for money. The goal: stay awake for 10 days. But as the days pass, reality begins to blur.
"Ending" is a dystopian drama set in a world where a rebellious faction known as The Resistance opposes a tyrannical regime called The Order. The story centres on Arthur Hughes, a legendary rebel leader, who is captured and interrogated by Lieutenant Thomas Bennington, a former comrade turned traitor. The intense, dialogue-driven narrative unfolds in a prison setting, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral complexities of rebellion. As Arthur and Bennington confront their past and ideological differences, the film delves into the psychological and emotional struggles of fighting for freedom in a seemingly hopeless battle.
Strength or vulnerability? Fight or flight? Alex has always escaped the patterns, but in a world where the strength of fists measures masculinity, vulnerability is like a mark on his back. When the mysterious Tom joins the class, the boy gains an ally – and something more. Will they manage to face the brutal rules of their milieu together without losing themselves?
Mr. Seins is best in class at the butler academy. His performance is exceptional, while many of his fellows fail in the face of high demands of the director and ruthless competition. More and more, an unspeakable horror reveals itself behind the façade of the academy and Seins' strictly ordered life is thrown out of joint.
A young woman named Jacquelyn goes to a man's house with the intent of getting their blossoming relationship started. But as this date continues, she slowly starts to realize that this man is not who he claims to be and has more malicious intentions.
Set in rural Ireland, For Séamus explores the silent struggles between fathers and sons, revealing a story of reconciliation, legacy, and love left unspoken.
We spend the day with Darcine Thomas (Kyla Diane Kennedy), divorced and jobless, as she struggles to get back on her feet in post-pandemic Los Angeles. She plans to start a new business to help those living on the streets, and struggles to find her own new job, but hits obstacles at every turn. She ends her day in the most surprising – and tragic – of places.
On a remote German island, the inhabitants of a village come together to celebrate a traditional eve-of-wedding party. As the shards of the crockery smashed by the guests pile up, ten-year-old Fina struggles to keep a piece of herself intact.
Fed up with modern American living, two vagabonds rob a psychotic drug dealer and decide to flee the country, taking a road trip and beholding the beauties of the great American West, en route for Canada where they plan to start new lives.