Short films by Asian-Canadian independent filmmakers

During Asian Heritage Month, Kulea Culture Society presents Stories from the Silk Roads, a four-day event of music and film to celebrate the rich heritage of Canadians with roots in the Asian continent.

With introduction by David Geiss, CINEVIC

A closeted Arab wholesale perfume seller, attempting to mask his identity with excessive amounts of Polo Sport adjacent cologne, is knocked off centre when a charming customer sees through his act.

SAHRA, an Afghan refugee girl in Canada asks an Iranian ex-dentist HAMED to extract her father's gold teeth before they bury him.

While driving to the airport, a 1st generation Vietnamese Canadian woman, recounts to her daughter the story of how she was given her name: Hope.

Paco is a Filipino immigrant living in Canada, trying to make ends meet so he can make a better life for his family in Manila. While he spends his days as a janitor, his nights are spent scraping dollars together to re-enrol in university. He carefully balances family and pride until his wife asks for a monetary favour.

A Korean-Canadian boy struggles adapting to his new life after moving with his single mother to a small, rural B.C. Community in the early 1990's.

Mei lives in Vancouver with her father, Tatsuya. Their long-awaited trip to Japan was cancelled due to Tatsuya’s work. Mei is disappointed and a tension rises between father and daughter. A traditional Japanese custom, Okuribi, creates an opportunity for reconciliation.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Vic Theatre, Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada