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shareDate: November 7, 2021 (Sunday)
Time: 4:15 pm (PST)
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT: As many of the films have not been previously classed by Consumer Protection BC, under BC law, only members of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival Society (VAFF) can attend the Film Festival and members must be 18 years or older. Learn more
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In this program
Kamadhenu
Directed by Tesh Guttikonda
After preparing for the worst Kamadhenu is faced with a pleasant surprise she can’t wrap her head around.
Lauren in the Bathroom
Directed by Tammy Tsang
Lauren inspects herself, displeased with what she sees. Turning to leave, Lauren is faced with visions of her past and glimpses into what her future holds. While watching her oldest self come to terms with her own insecurities, Lauren takes her place before the mirror once again.
Closing Doors
Directed by Cynthia Zhou, PoChun Chen
In 1990s Vancouver, Susanne returns to her former workplace and residence, a Chinatown hostel, to retrieve her belongings. As she waits for the elevator, she meets her ex-best-friend Su Qi. Shaken by the sudden reunion, Susanne finds the courage to apologize to Su Qi for the first time and say farewell for the final time.
The Door, the Hall, and the Wall
Directed by Darian Lung
The mundane routine of a man’s life manifests itself physically as an infinite looping hallway. He must search deep within himself to find the means to escape.
Switch City
Directed by Allen Xu & Behnam Salimy
After stealing an ancient dumpling recipe, Mo travels to the baddest part of Switch City, The Bad Guy’s Bar, to find his home among the different gangs that plague the semi-futuristic city. Being half of both the Thief Gang and Burglar Gang, Mo must decide between the two.
Hail Marie
Directed by Harley Maranan
A rivalry brews between Joseph and his older sister, Marie, when they must welcome their father’s Canadian boss for dinner. Having never hosted a Canadian before, Joseph taps into his Filipino roots to impress his Dad’s boss—much to the dismay of Marie and their parents, who hold Western ideals and customs over their own in this story of changing identities, cultural compromise, and family.
Two Wheels
Directed by Benton Robertson and Crystal Kong
Bike racing his way through the summer, Rashed struggles to connect with the boys who live in his complex after his best friend moves away. When Rashed’s bike is stolen, he has an opportunity to form new friendships as those around him band together to help him recover his bike.
Not My Age
Directed by Kaitlyn Lee
Grandma Lee loves going on adventures with her twenty-year-old Granddaughter Dawn. But things take a turn for the worst when she breaks her leg on one of their nightly expeditions. She struggles with the limitations of her body and her Granddaughter helps her see a new perspective.
Reverse
Directed by Joshua Aries
A hardened, time-travelling, hitman reluctantly chooses between eliminating his high-profile target or stopping the painful (and pivotal) heartbreak…
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