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About this Event
Discover the future of Asian cinema in this dynamic selection of short films from up-and-coming filmmakers! Featuring bold and thought-provoking works from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Iran, and South Korea, this program highlights fresh storytelling, innovative visual styles, and compelling perspectives.
Total program runtime: 121 minutes
Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites
Cambodia | Drama, Comedy | 2025 | 19 minutes
In Khmer with English subtitles
Director: Chheangkea
During the Qingming festival, Grandma Nai's afterlife is disrupted by her bickering relatives’
grave-sweeping visit. When she overhears plans to pressure her grandson into an arranged
marriage, she takes matters into her own ghostly hands. Following the family to a matchmaking
karaoke dinner, she discovers his true affections lie not with his intended bride, but with her
charming older brother.
A Summer's End Poem
China / Switzerland | Coming-of-age, Drama | 2024 | 15 minutes
In Minnan with English subtitles
Director: Lam Can-zhao
In a small village near Chaozhou, a country boy dreams of a city hairstyle. As the last day of the
summer holidays approaches, he finally gathers his savings and adventures to fulfill his goal.
But reality falls short of his expectations, and his simple journey becomes a charming tale of
growing up and embracing life's unpredictability.
Sunflower Shadows
Iran | Drama, Experimental | 2024 | 13 minutes
In Persian with English subtitles
Director: Roya Zanbagh
Teenage Pooya, living alone with his mother, finds himself caught in a quiet struggle between
her and Tala, the young painter next door. As tensions rise, he must navigate the complexities
of family and independence in this stunning cinematic poem.
Wanna Die Wanna K*ll
South Korea | Drama / Thriller | 2024 | 22 minutes
In Korean with English subtitles
Director: Jaehee Jeong
After relentless bullying at school, a teenage girl named Chae-yeon checks into a hotel suite,
planning a joint suicide with strangers she met online. As they debate their final moments, an
unexpected suggestion shifts the night in a direction none of them saw coming.
Mount Davis: From Citadel to Campus
Hong Kong | Documentary | 2021 | 52 minutes
In Cantonese with English subtitles
Director: Candy Chan
Once a military outpost, Mount Davis has been transformed into a vibrant learning center: the
University of Chicago’s Hong Kong campus, designed to promote public education about
cultural heritage. But beneath its modern facade lies a history of conflict and resilience. In this
fascinating documentary, former detainees from the 1967 riots share haunting memories of their
imprisonment, while historians and architects work to preserve the site's legacy.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
AMC NEWCITY 14, 1500 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 15.07
