Tue, Apr 22, 2025 8:45 PM PT

Shorts 4: Family Matters

TRT: 91 min

This shorts block explores the love and dynamics between families from across the globe as they confront societal challenges and…
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Bloomed in the Water
Directed by Joanne Mony Park USA | Short Films | 14 min
A Korean immigrant mother wrestles with her young son’s school photo outfit choice as she navigates other mothers' snide comments.

Bloomed in the Water

Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites
Directed by Chheangkea Cambodia, France, USA | Short Films | 19 min
When a family visits Cambodia during the Qingming Festival, Grandma Nai’s ghost follows her favorite grandson, guiding him as he makes a difficult decision in his coming-out journey.

Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites

Hermanos
Directed by Miguel Pérez Castelazo Mexico | Short Films | 13 min
Teenage siblings Pedro and Fernanda are always at each other's throats but when a boy breaks Fernanda’s heart, Pedro sets their differences aside to support her.

Hermanos

The Mud Under My Window
Directed by Violette Delvoye France, Belgium | Short Films | 12 min
Emma has two moms. On a rainy Sunday morning, she longs to be with the absent one she idealizes but must come to terms with the frictions she experiences with her other mother at home.

The Mud Under My Window

My Brother, My Brother
Directed by Saad Dnewar, Abdelrahman Dnewar Egypt, France, Germany | Short Films | 15 min
This mesmerizing synthesis of live action and animation tells the story of twin brothers Omar and Wesam, beginning with their time in the womb.

My Brother, My Brother

Saint Andrews
Directed by Erin Ramirez USA, Jamaica | Short Films | 15 min
A Chinese Jamaican teenager falls in love with a young Jamaican boy but the relationship is tested when her Chinese immigrant parents disapprove of the relationship.

Saint Andrews

Sola
Directed by Lana Barić Croatia | Short Films | 15 min
Karla returns home for her estranged father’s funeral, experiencing awkward and uncomfortable interactions with her mom and ex-girlfriend as she confronts her past.

Sola

Program Description

This shorts block explores the love and dynamics between families from across the globe as they confront societal challenges and strengthen their bonds. Across generations these films reflect on the sturdiness of families and forgiveness. Young children, middle-aged immigrant mothers, and even the ghost of a doting grandmother, all lend their perspectives. The shorts feed off one other, leading viewers through a web of complex emotions and ultimately toward acceptance as each character forges their own path through life, redefining what family means. —Kristal Sotomayor