Flash Forward
SebastianSebastian, a chef, hears that his mother is sick and returns to his Peruvian hometown after nine years. While nursing his mother, he finds out that his ex-girlfriend from nine years before had given birth to his son. His encounter...
A Window on Asian Cinema
Men Who Save the WorldIn this black comedy set against the backdrop of the Malaysian jungle, a quiet village’s wise leader, Pak Awang, decides to relocate an abandoned house in the jungle with the help of the villagers, to give it to his soon to be mar...
A Window on Asian Cinema
The Furthest End AwaitsStarting her career under the best mentors, including directors Edward Yang and Hou Hsiao-Hsien, and after co-directing the critically acclaimed Artemisia, Taiwanese director Chiang Hsiu Chiung is back with her debut film, The Fur...
New Currents
(Sex) AppealThis is a film that depicts the mental state of the people involved in a court case involving a school rape. Huihua, a music school freshman, is raped by Professor Lee. She files a suit against him with the help of another profess...
Flash Forward
Self MadeIsraeli artist, Michal’s bed frame breaks and she wakes up by bumping her head on the floor. The injury might have caused Michal to be unable to remember her TV interview or the talk with her estranged husband. Meanwhile, Palestin...
Special Programs in Focus
Salt WhiteWorking at a club and restaurant, Nana dreams of saving money and starting her own business. Niko, a policeman, approaches Nana, who is exhausted by the owner’s abuse and the problems with her coworkers. Gradually, the two develop...
New Currents
NezhaA new angle on a coming-of-age film about the friendship between two teenage girls. A new transfer student, Li Xiaolu, and class president Wang Xiaobing instantly become close friends. They feel a connection right from the start, ...
Wide Angle
Spring ColdsA girl works at a hamburger joint as a part timer. She makes extra money selling cigarettes to students at the store too. Why is she trying so hard to make money? (NAM Dong-chul)
A Window on Asian Cinema
Still the WaterTo Kawase Naomi, nature is most closely intertwined with human life. In Still the Water, nature is a source of mystery and constant influence on humanity. It is also always there in life and death. In a small island village in Ama...
Midnight Passion
CreepAaron comes across a cryptic online ad: "$1,000 for the day. Filming service. Discretion is appreciated." Low on cash, he travels to a remote mountain town where he meets Josef, his cinematic subject for the day. Josef is sincere ...