When an arcade game enthusiast's anxiety makes it difficult for him to make friends, he realizes he may need to connect with people in a way he has never tried before...
On an unremarkable weekday afternoon, the film follows eight-year-old Dawn as she spends her birthday planning the perfect surprise, only to be surprised herself.
After committing a gruesome act of violence, the fallen angel September reflects on their relationship with Rowan, the human who came to their aid.
Emily is happier than she has ever been. Her boyfriend Nicholas has come to stay at her family Manor home, Her beloved sister Clara has returned from her travels across the world. It should be the perfect week, Unbeknownst to Emily her sister has returned with a disturbing secret and a twisted agenda that will plunge Emily and Nicholas into a nightmare that will spiral out of control
Toxic masculinity has come to a head and this story explores the consequences not just for women, but for men. The phrase "toxic masculinity" is thrown around flippantly, and its potential root causes are very rarely explored. When a person is plagued with jealousy, they are willing to do almost anything in order to acquire what they desire. Our protagonist, August, internalizes the relationship that his best friend Wren shares with his girlfriend Julia as a direct, personal attack on him and his identity. Due to the fact August is not getting the same amount of attention and affection that he is used to from Wren, he goes behind Wren's back to manipulate Julia. August's internalized turmoil triggers an out-of-body experience that then drives him to make intimidating, coerced advances toward the people he loves.
"Lajjpal" is a compelling narrative following the journey of an ordinary individual seeking divine empowerment to combat the malevolence of evil forces. Fueled by a deep sense of purpose, our protagonist embarks on a transformative quest, delving into the realms of spirituality and courage. As he navigates through trials and tribulations, he discovers the latent strength within himself, bestowed by the benevolence of the divine. With newfound powers, he confronts the darkness that threatens to engulf humanity, embodying the timeless struggle between good and evil. "Lajjpal" is a poignant tale of resilience, faith, and the triumph of righteousness over adversity.
A depressed man spirals as he struggles to open up about his mental health. James, a mid-20s modern day man, has battled with anxiety and depression for an unknown amount of time. It’s unclear what caused is and the solution is even more ambiguous. While he has a loving group of friends and a caring partner, he cannot bring himself to open up, even when directly asked about it. This causes an inner conflict for James. He cannot speak about it, he can’t resolve his issues and the contemplative suicidal thoughts are too extreme to entertain. And so he is trapped with his life sentence, with his mind as his prison. He indulges in substance abuse and often imagines pretend scenarios to escape, but these fleeting feelings only make matters worse.
Raymond Dela Cruz leads a busy life, but after his world gets turned upside down, he can hardly focus on the things right in front of him...
unwelcome visit to Hamoud's abode, where ancient wounds are reopened, exposing the complexities of the past's influence on the present, amidst a conflict between healing and nostalgia.
Vini is a university student who is in a tough spot in his life. He lacks companionship, is severely introverted and anxiety-ridden. When the state of his well-being is far from healthy he meets Emma, a bubbly, extroverted blind girl who he initially wants nothing to do with. A couple of coincidental meetings later, Vini’s quietness starts to crack, and he learns to get out of his shell and begins to find happiness. Vini’s problems seem to be a thing of the past but soon enough his journey to find himself reveals the truths he may not want to know.
Mildred must choose between authenticity and safety when the only world she knows is the inside of a Library.
On the eve of the 21st century, Keke, a fine arts graduate, is on his way to Guangzhou to look for his grandfather’s tombstone. On the way, he meets Ono, a guitarist who is chasing a typhoon. Two people aimlessly walk in a strange city, for their own purposes to find, to experience, but there seems to be no results. Anything can happen before the apocalypse.
Inhumation is a traditional Chinese funeral custom. People believe that the dead can rest in peace only when they are buried in the earth. Otherwise, their souls will be lost and become wandering ghosts, never to reincarnate. The place where cattle laid comes from an ancient Book called Jin, which means a geomantic treasure place where people can rest in peace. In modern days, the Reform of Funeral and Interment began, and many stories of conflict with faith occurred. Old Li and the Fool’s journey took place in the autumn of the year when the burial was changed to cremation.
Farid, who works abroad, locks himself on the last day of his stay in Beirut in his son Rawad's room, to find what he is hiding there. Separated by a locked door, the dysfunctional dynamic between them intensifies, and the past resurfaces.
Short film depicting the genuine challenges of stuttering, wrapped in a fictional office drama. By stuttering director Irmo Stijnberg.
As the daughter he once abandoned asks about him, an old man, native American victim of hatred, has to face his past.
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
Miles Mako is a professional exorcist who takes on a new client after she encounters a demonic presence who may have links to the detective's dark past.
A tale about a strange young man, Bulcsú, and the fellow ticket inspectors on his team who work aboard the subterranean Budapest Metro. A tale about racing along the tracks, and about a mysterious serial killer. And a tale about love.
The history and trauma of two men, brought together by war, is exposed when a mysterious visitor treads familiar ground.