This collection of shorts explores the enduring impact of family and the complex bonds between generations, portraying the transformative nature of our relationships and the roles they play in shaping our identity. Depicting different cultures, each story is a unique exploration of love, loss, and legacy. From a daughter's quest for her mother's history, to a mother's struggle to break a cycle of trauma, to a heartfelt tribute to grandmothers, these films weave a tapestry of wisdom, strength, and resilience, reminding us of the lasting connections that bind us together across all ages.

Total Runtime 100 min

Titles are listed in order of play.

Now I'm in the Kitchen
Filmmaker Yana Pan reflects on her mother and her independence while cooking her favorite dish.
Yana Pan (USA, China 2022, 5 min) US Premiere

Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó (Grandma & Grandma)
Director Sean Wang's ode to his two colorful grandmas is a captivating and bittersweet reflection of life.
Sean Wang (USA 2023, 17 min)

Still Waters
A daughter's quest for answers about her mother's past unearths a memory with a lasting impact.
Aurora Brachman (USA 2021, 12 min)

Mancha
A mother seeks to protect her daughter from the stain that curses her family’s women.
Nicole Mejia (USA 2022, 15 min)

Carrion
In the face of a mother's grief, the fear of loss haunts her little girl.
Yvonne Zhang (USA 2022, 22 min)

The melting creatures
In a secluded community hiding from the sun, a trans woman and her daughter visit her ex-lover.
Diego Céspedes (France, Chile 2022, 17 min)

Rest Stop
A young Ugandan-American girl embarks on a soul-stirring bus ride with her immigrant mother.
Crystal Kayiza (USA 2022, 12 min)


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