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Program #14 Family Friendly Block
Sunday 1:15pm
Bound* 0:05:37. Bound is a CG animated short film about Turnip, a forgotten imaginary friend who longs for someone to stay.
Dear Nǎi Nai 0:09:17. Unable to visit her grandmother due to the pandemic, a young woman tackles one of the hardest challenges a Chinese American can face... writing a birthday card in full mandarin.
Happy Thanksgiving 0:14:29. The holidays can be torture, or maybe even murder! On Thanksgiving a fight about orange juice leads to the shocking murder of a member of the Evan's family. Happy Thanksgiving explores generational issues pressing the boundaries of how we think, unspoken love, unearths a murderer, and reminds us that at the end of the day, family can put the FUN in dysFUNctional!
Not Heard 0:06:00. No Escuchado (Not Heard) follows a woman who feels increasingly uneasy during a movie.She seeks help from an usher in hopes of alleviating her discomfort. However, a breakdown in communication leaves the usher unable to understand her request. As the situation unfolds, what begins as a simple misunderstanding evolves into a deeply transformative encounter, altering both their lives in unexpected and lasting ways. The film explores themes of connection, misunderstanding, and the profound impact of being truly heard.
No Rain, No Flowers* 0:10:26. “No Rain, No Flowers” is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama that follows Chia, a Hmong American teenager grappling with the complexities of identity and the desire to find her own voice. The film delves into her struggles at school, where she faces unconscious prejudices and stereotypes that alienate her from her peers.
Tanpopo* 0:07:06. Tanpopo searches for his best friend Little Bee and learns about friendship, nature, and environmental care with help from new friends.
Tandem 0:26:00. After a devastating breakup, Addie visits her recently widowed grandpa, and together they find the healing they need by learning to ride a tandem bicycle together.
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