Films
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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