Against a background of abuse within her Evangelical Church community, Kit puts on a stage play adaptation of "The Binding of Isaac."
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One Must Wash Eyes
A story about SAHAR, an international student from Iran. When she finds out about the death of Mahsa Amini she is compelled to show her support at the anti-government protests in Vancouver.
Her family fears being associated with her after they receive a surprise visit from the Iranian forces and cancel their payments of her tuition funds, ultimately putting her study permit at risk of being revoked. With the daunting reality of deportation looming, she must find a way to survive.
People of the Sea
On the Magdalen Islands, during the short lobster season, fishermen and plant workers ensure the economic prosperity of an entire people. In the reality of a global market driven by the United States, the fragility of the fishing industry is palpable, as is the future of seafaring and island culture.
Ghost of the Dark Path
During the White Terror era, Shi Shuifang, a woman who advocated ideas bravely in the underground political organization, seemed to be a light that illuminated the times. The agent of the surveillance organization was influenced by Shi Shuifang and thus fell in love with her. However, under all kinds of unfavorable circumstances, he could only watch her hopelessly suffer through various injuries.
The Masterpiece
Leo and Diana, a rich couple, bring a broken TV to a recycle point. They meet Salif and his son, two scrap dealers. Diana asks them to come to their house to get more objects. Once there, Leo looks at them collecting objects with mistrust, until they see the scrap dealers have something they want.
Crust (Kruste)
In this family, you only truly belong when you've gotten your first wound. But Fabi is 12 and still without scars. On Grandpa's farm, he has to finally prove that he fits in. Fabi's father knows the boy must face this now – after all, they all had to. And Fabi really wants to belong. But how much of him (and his skin) will be left in the end?