In this supernatural dark comedy, a pathetic Irish fishmonger must survive a sex pact with an ancient fish creature in order to save his mother's soul from burning in hell.
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Our Last Day As Kids
A coming-of-age story set in the mid-2000s underground music scene, that follows quiet and naive punk, Casey, as he tries to piece together the broken memories recorded on his camcorder.
Okihtcitawak / Warriors
In Saskatoon, a young man Delano Kennedy, works for the Okihtcitawak Patrol Group. A grassroots organization that was created to protect the disenfranchised areas of the West Side. Chokecherry Studios youth and filmmaker Tristin follow Delano on his daily routines and to understand the struggles of marginalized, mostly Indigenous people, who live in the core neighbourhoods.
Still Here / Immerdar
A musician receives news that his estranged mother is dying. Once released into his care, they both discover that dying can be beautiful in Berlin's Tiergarten Park.
Silent Cries
Navalik Tologanak, journalist and emerging filmmaker shares her experience as a residential school survivor. Silent Cries (Kiayunik Tuhanak) documents the private meeting between Pope Francis and Inuit survivors on their land in July 2022. As a respected Elder, Navalik weaves her personal story into the narrative to bring an intimate perspective to a historic event and what followed.
Family
'Family' is an intimate and emotional film depicting the family dynamics of Regina's Canada geese population, revealing the human-like attributes of commitment, fear, courage, pride and happiness.