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VAFF 18

Program 10: Thicker Than Water

It’s complicated. All human relationships are as complex as the people in them. Through facing shared adversity in “The Many Lives of Jovan Corneho,” mutual sorrow in “Mr. Chavan,” and a family standoff in “StandStill,” THICKER THAN WATER reveals both the strength and the fragility of the bonds we form with each other.

  1. The Many Lives of Jovan Cornejo

    Ryan Nagata / Program 10: Thicker Than Water / USA / 2013 / Comedy, Horror / 84 mins
    Two estranged and completely opposite brothers reunite on a camping trip, but the accidental death of a friend leads to the awakening of an ancient curse and hilarity ensues.

    Preceded by: Mr. Chavan, StandStill

    Program 10 – Thicker Than Water

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 8, 2014 9:30 pm

  2. Mr. Chavan film still

    Mr. Chavan

    Edward Shieh / Program 10: Thicker Than Water / USA / 2013 / Drama / 6 mins
    Created in 72 hours, a young dedicated home-care aide to an isolated elder man is burdened with an unexpected and lonely responsibility.

    Precedes: The Many Lives of Jovan Cornejo, StandStill

    Precedes:
    Program 10 – Thicker Than Water

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 8, 2014 9:30 pm

  3. Standstill film still

    StandStill

    Joella Cabalu / Program 10: Thicker Than Water / Canada / 2013 / Documentary / 9 mins
    A film maker's journey to bring together her gay brother and Catholic parents to discuss their conflicting beliefs for the first time.

    Preceded by: Mr. Chavan

    Precedes: The Many Lives of Jovan Cornejo

    Precedes:
    Program 10 – Thicker Than Water

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 8, 2014 9:30 pm