Fine Arts Theatre
Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
United States
Beverly Hills, California 90211
United States
Program #14 Family Friendly Block
Films do not play in the order listed.
Bound*: Bound is a CG animated short film about Turnip, a forgotten imaginary friend who longs for someone to stay. 0:05:37.
Dear Nǎi Nai: 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. 0:09:17.
Happy Thanksgiving: 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 0:14:29. !
Not Heard: 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. 0:06:00.
Tanpopo*: Tanpopo searches for his best friend Little Bee and learns about friendship, nature, and environmental care with help from new friends. 0:07:06.
Tandem: 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. 0:26:00.
TOTAL: 1:23:48
Films do not play in the order listed.
Bound*: Bound is a CG animated short film about Turnip, a forgotten imaginary friend who longs for someone to stay. 0:05:37.
Dear Nǎi Nai: 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. 0:09:17.
Happy Thanksgiving: 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 0:14:29. !
Not Heard: 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. 0:06:00.
Tanpopo*: Tanpopo searches for his best friend Little Bee and learns about friendship, nature, and environmental care with help from new friends. 0:07:06.
Tandem: 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. 0:26:00.
TOTAL: 1:23:48
Bound
Bound is a CG animated short film about Turnip, a forgotten imaginary friend who longs for someone to stay. When Oliver, a runaway child, stumbles into his world, their friendship fills the enchanted Knot Woods with laughter and adventure. But the woods have their own magic, and the longer Oliver stays, the more he begins to change. Turnip must face a painful truth and learn that the depth of a friendship is not tied to its length. A poignant tale of love, loss, and change, Bound is a tribute to the friendships that shape us forever.
6 minutes
Dear Nǎi Nai
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.
9 minutes
Happy Thanksgiving
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!
14 minutes
Not Heard
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.
7 minutes
Tanpopo
The story of Tanpopo (Dandelion) is about the search of his best friend, Little Bee, and making new friends with Beggar-ticks and Little Dog. The animation covers issues such as nature, environmental protection, pollution, quit farming, eco-friendly farming, climate change, and teamwork by bringing these animals, plants, and nature to daily life. The little girl’s question of “Will they find Little Bee?” in the end of the animation aims to arouses children’s awareness and care for the environment.
7 minutes
Tandem
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.
26 minutes
