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VAFF21

Films

  1. Floating Light

    Natalie Murao / November 5 / Canada / 2017 / Drama / 12 mins
    After being forced to return early from summer camp, Dana and Sam are planted in the midst of their recently late grandfather’s Buddhist funeral ceremony.
    Plays In:
    Program 10: Canadian Shorts: Life In Multiculture

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 5, 2017 2:00 pm Box Office only


  2. Gook

    Justin Chon / November 4 / USA / 2017 / Drama / 94 mins
    Screening 25 years after the L.A. Riots, Gook follows Eli (Justin Chon) and Daniel (David So), two Korean American brothers who own a struggling shoe store and have an unlikely friendship with Kamilla (Simone Baker), a streetwise 11-year-old African American girl. Note: This film has been classified “14A” (Coarse Language, Violence) by Consumer Protection BC.

    Preceded by: Nov 4: Program 7 – Centrepiece Presentation: Gook + Dance Party

    Preceded By:
    Program 7: Centrepiece Presentation: Gook

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 4, 2017 7:30 pm Box Office only


  3. Home is Where the Sunsets

    Kayla Tong / November 4 / USA / 2016 / Drama / 9 mins
    Hong Kong-born Alison’s life and identity in L.A. turns upside down when her family comes to visit from Hong Kong for the very first time.

    Precedes: Nov 4: Program 8 – International Spotlight Presentation: A Tiger and the Sunset

    Precedes:
    Program 8: International Spotlight Presentation: A Tiger and the Sunset

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 4, 2017 10:00 pm Box Office only


  4. Im/Perfection

    Andrew Hida / November 3 / USA / 2016 / Art, Documentary / 12 mins
    Immigrating from Japan to Honolulu, Hawaii in 1961, Hitoshi Hida struggled to learn English as he excelled in math and painting during high school.

    Precedes: Nov 3: Program 3 – Fighting Chance: Three Documentaries

    Precedes:
    Program 3: Fighting Chance: Three Documentaries

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 3, 2017 5:00 pm Box Office only


  5. in blossom

    Chi Him Yuen / November 4 / Hong Kong / 2016 / Drama / 6 mins
    Yu-Cheung has dyslexia. His teacher complains about him and warns that he may be asked to quit school if his “poor behavior” continues.

    Preceded by: Nov 4: Program 6 – International Shorts: How To Make Lemonade

    Preceded By:
    Program 6: International Shorts: How To Make Lemonade

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 4, 2017 5:00 pm Box Office only


  6. The Lion

    Jonathan Chiang / November 3 / Canada / 2017 / Documentary, Music Video / 9 mins
    After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Vancouver hip-hop artist, Francis Arevalo, is left in limbo for over a year.

    Precedes: Nov 3: Program 5 – Music And Other Drugs

    Precedes:
    Program 5: Music And Other Drugs

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 3, 2017 10:00 pm Box Office only


  7. Little Mountain Neighbourhood House

    Elizabeth Cheong, Lisa Lee / November 2 / 3 mins
    One of ten videos in the public premiere presentation of the “We Heart Canada” video project, celebrating Canada 150 and Vancouver’s diverse immigrant experience. Note: This film has been classified “G” by Consumer Protection BC.

    Preceded by: Nov 2: Special Presentation: We Heart Canada Premiere Presentation

    Preceded By:
    Special Presentation: We Heart Canada Premiere Presentation

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 2, 2017 6:15 pm


  8. Lost In Transit

    Stanton Chong / November 5 / Canada / 2017 / Action, Drama / 8 mins
    An innocent, yet impulsive martial artists finds himself trapped in a series of unfortunate series.
    Plays In:
    Program 10: Canadian Shorts: Life In Multiculture

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 5, 2017 2:00 pm Box Office only


  9. Lucy

    Elisa Chee / November 5 / Canada / 2015 / Animation, Youth / 9 mins
    Lucy was a chimpanzee raised to believe she was human, but when she became too wild to handle, she was sent to Africa.
    Plays In:
    Program 10: Canadian Shorts: Life In Multiculture

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 5, 2017 2:00 pm Box Office only


  10. Monday

    Dinh Thai / November 4 / USA / 2017 / Crime, Drama / 19 mins
    “What can I get you?” is the question driving a conflicted young hustler who sells everything and anything to make money.

    Preceded by: Nov 4: Program 6 – International Shorts: How To Make Lemonade

    Preceded By:
    Program 6: International Shorts: How To Make Lemonade

    Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas
    November 4, 2017 5:00 pm Box Office only