R is a strange girl, who finally starts to do the thing she has always wanted…
- Drama
- Coming-of-Age
Genre
R is a strange girl, who finally starts to do the thing she has always wanted…
Once upon a time, there was a crawling tortoise. The tortoise was told that as long as it keeps going, it will reach the goal. But, why reaching the goal? The story is a reflection of the education system in Asia. High school students aimlessly pursue the one and only goal – getting into the perfect university. But what is next?
Why do our mixed cities so often feel divided? Drifting is a personal take on how best friends from different backgrounds grew apart, and what it says about our too-often disconnected communities.
We’ve all had thoughts of what might happen should we jump from a high place, drop the baby, or stab someone with a fork. Usually we can dismiss them without a care – but what if we couldn’t?
The only thing young Lucy likes is gaming on her ipad. But when she loses it in the woods, she’s determined to get it back. Her search leads her on a journey deep into the earth…
Marseille, in the height of summer. Lying on their towels, Jess and Alana talk about the beach party from the night before.
The deserted street of a city. A train has crashed into an abandoned flat. A bunch of girls rush out of the train and shamelessly trash the rooms of this flat. The different rooms symbolise different thoughts and the building looks like a boy.
Daniel is playing „Cops and Robbers“ together with his friends. Carla is there too. She brought Christian. Daniel wishes to be alone with her. He watches her, hidden on the playground. The sun goes down.
Netta, a young Israeli woman, wishes to emigrate to Berlin. Her father, a son of Holocaust survivors, is horrified by her decision to live in the land that killed her ancestors. He refuses to speak to her again if she leaves.
Coaster is a coming-of-age animated short that follows a recent graduate experiencing the literal ups and downs of adulthood after moving into his first house, which happens to be built atop a roller coaster in sync with his emotions.
Laure must replace a deceased swimmer in the relay swim team. The qualifiers are near and the team worries about their chances at winning; the grief and stress pushes Laure to obsess over the one she replaces, Camille.
1863, a convoy in the American West, Martha Jane needs to learn how to take care of horses to drive the family wagon. Except she ends up wearing pants and cutting her hair. The scandal that its stark character provokes will force to face all the dangers in a gigantic and wild world where everything is possible.
Stella, a space mechanic, has crashed on a desert planet. While she is in despair, a little girl appears out of nowhere. Following the child into a tunnel, into the depths of the planet, she discovers a big cave full of objects that belonged to her, reminding her of the dreams she has left behind.
Pride causes a rift in the relationship between two young brothers. They will both have to learn to respect each other.
Inseparable best friends spend their last summer holiday of childhood amusing themselves around the house. As summer progresses, their bodies start to morph and shift and an awkwardness descends on their friendship. Puberty seems determined to interrupt their bond.
A poetic portrait about how Beyong, a 30-year-old transgender who was forced to suppress her true self growing up, gives in to her subconsciousness and starts her transformation to the woman she is today.
The young girls Lili and Bao live at Bamboo Temple Street. After a brutal incident at school, Bao starts finding the wild and strong Lili interesting. Even though her parents dislike her interest, she decides to show Lili her friendship and affection. She crosses Bamboo Temple Street to find her.
Itzel, a young girl of Mayan descent, goes on a camping trip with her father deep in the jungle. As they stargaze together, Itzel’s curiosity leads her to wander off and explore. While wandering, she discovers a jaguar in captivity and, without hesitation, frees the majestic animal. However, their escape is short-lived. While trying to escape, she stumbles upon a mysterious lost Mayan city and experiences a vision of the city’s glory days, guided by a magical jaguar, called Balam.
Under a scorching sun, Charlie is bored out of her mind and dreams of going to the seaside. But she’s forced to guard a seedy motel with her cousin Jess, who’s slumped in her deckchair. The two teenagers don’t get along and bicker at every opportunity. On the radio, the monotone voice of a collapsology researcher predicts the imminent end of the world.
Two brothers run away from home, and this affects their relationship.