Akzhol – just a graduate of the orphanage, he is convinced that his father is alive and begins his search. He moves from these walls and begins his new and independent life. Having met their neighbor Dimash, they begin to earn a living by robberies and burglaries. During one of the meetings with his relative, he learns about the existence of his sibling brother, a person from a completely different social layer. Having met him, they begin to search for his father
Canadian Premiere
Bobs
A man tortured by the demons of his mind finds peace through acceptance and self love.
An Island Drifts
Set in Singapore, a young teacher presses for the truth from a maladjusted student, the act leads to devastating results and they suffer the ignominy of losing everything that matters to them. The story holds a mirror up to society, where a mistake can derail a life in an overly pressurized world.
A Realm of Return
A Realm of Return: Logline, Synopsis, & Director's Statement
LOGLINE
The trauma of war spares no one.
Synopsis
The death of a Vietnamese immigrant reopens long-hidden wounds. The battle for control of his legacy pits his widow against his mother and his former lover.
Director's Statement
Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, fell to the Communist forces of the North on April 30, 1975. The new regime was harsh and repressive: supporters of the former government were stripped of their homes
BURQA
A young woman in isolation is conflicted between her religion and her values when a man who has been stabbed falls at her door.
Ajarian Brides Treasure
Ajarian Bride’s Treasure” – Irma Sharikadze’s Short Documentary" is a peculiar manifest giving voice to women living in mountainous Ajara, because this tradition of creating embroidery was passed down from generation to generation through the line of women. It is especially obvious today that this voice must be heard clearly and loudly. Therefore, the dowry embroidery of Ajarian women is an art form that can freely present Georgia from a completely new perspective to the culture of the world.