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VAFF 19

Nov 7: Program 6 – Centrepiece Presentation: The Kids

You’re always in a hurry to grow up—until you do. “Marry in haste, repent at leisure” appears to hold true regardless of what age you are when you get into it, or whatever your cultural context. The flip side to that, is it’s never too late to (try to) find your bliss. Up and coming Taiwanese director Wei-Shan Yu‘s first feature, “The Kids,” our CENTREPIECE PRESENTATION, offers another take on the shotgun wedding—exploring how far the boy inside the man will go to please the girl of his dreams. This Canadian premiere is preceded by “Quyen” from USA-based director Lucretia Stinnette, a look at how the shattered marital expectations a Vietnamese bride toward her South Korean husband and mother-in-law, can form into fresh resolve; and Santiago Fabregas’ “Keiko,” in which an old married Japanese couple play out their very different perspectives on seeking, and getting, satisfaction while visiting their only son in Mexico City.


  1. Keiko

    Santiago Fabregas / Nov 7: Program 6 – Centrepiece Presentation: The Kids / Mexico / 2014 / Comedy, Family / 9 mins
    Keiko and Ryota travel to Mexico City to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with their only son Yusuke, who turns out to be too busy to spend time with them.

    Precedes: The Kids


  2. The Kids

    Sunny Yu / Nov 7: Program 6 – Centrepiece Presentation: The Kids / Taiwan / 2015 / Drama / 90 mins
    Eighth-grader Bao-Li unexpectedly comes to the rescue of Jia-Jia, a girl one grade above, and they immediately fall in love.

    Preceded by: Keiko, Quyen


  3. Quyen

    Lucretia Stinnette / Nov 7: Program 6 – Centrepiece Presentation: The Kids / South Korea, USA / 2014 / Drama / 18 mins
    Having just arrived to South Korea, Quyen attempts to adapt to her unfamiliar surroundings as gracefully as she can.

    Precedes: The Kids