If Only I Could Hibernate (2023)Director: Zoljargal Purevdash Synopsis: In the harsh Mongolian winter, Ulzii, a resourceful but impoverished teenager, sets his sights on winning a prestigious Physics competition to secure a scholarship and a brighter future. However, his determination is tested when his single, illiterate mother takes a job in the countryside, leaving him … Read more
Ichiko (2023)Director: Akihiro Toda Synopsis: A woman named Ichiko is compelled to conceal her identity, entangling herself in a web of secrets. As she carefully hides from her past and those around her, the intricate layers of her concealed life begin to unravel, revealing unexpected truths and deep vulnerabilities. Akihiro Toda’s Ichiko is a poignant … Read more
Ichikei’s Crow (2023)Director: Ryô Tanaka Synopsis: Two years after Judge Michio Iruma left Tokyo’s first criminal court, he now serves in Setouchi, Okayama Prefecture. His latest case involves a high-profile injury claim linked to Japan’s youngest Minister of Defense. Meanwhile, former colleague Chizuru Sakama, now a lawyer, tackles a case involving a powerful local corporation … Read more
Ice Cream Fever (2023)Director: Tetsuya Chihara Synopsis: In a quaint ice cream shop, the lives of four women intertwine, each carrying their own hopes, fears, and struggles. From unfulfilled dreams to the bittersweet ache of love and the quiet scars of pain, the shop becomes a place of solace and self-discovery. As the women forge … Read more
I.S.S. (2023)Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Synopsis: In the near future, a geopolitical conflict on Earth spills over into the International Space Station (ISS), straining the fragile camaraderie among its crew. U.S. and Russian astronauts, reeling from the chaos unfolding below, receive a shocking directive from their respective nations: seize control of the station by any means … Read more
I’ll Be Right There (2023)Director: Brendan Walsh Synopsis: I’ll Be Right There follows a woman as she juggles the various challenges in her life. With her daughter’s wedding plans on the horizon, she must also contend with her mother’s declining health, her son’s uncertain future, and her own romantic dilemmas. Amid the chaos, she strives … Read more
I Will Not Take Care of You (2023)Directors: Evan Cannon, Katherine DuBois, Connor Foley Synopsis: I Will Not Take Care of You is an anthology film consisting of nine distinct, original stories. Each tale delves into the complexity of human experiences, exploring the shades of gray in life and the narratives we create to process … Read more
I Used to Be Funny (2023)Director: Ally Pankiw Synopsis: Sam, once a successful stand-up comedian, is now grappling with the effects of PTSD, struggling to find her place in a world that feels increasingly disconnected. After the trauma of a life-altering event, Sam’s sense of humor and identity are lost, leaving her adrift. When she … Read more
Director: Zdenek Jiráský Synopsis: Tereza (12) and Marek (13), both disillusioned by the turmoil in their respective homes, decide to run away together. Hoping to escape their dysfunctional family situations, they board a train, seeking freedom and a sense of adventure. Along the way, they embark on a game of pretending to be adults, testing … Read more
I Did It My Way (2023)Director: Jason Kwan Synopsis: Ho Sau, a seasoned undercover agent in Hong Kong, has spent years infiltrating the dangerous drug empire of the ruthless kingpin, Yau. Balancing his covert mission with his responsibilities as a family man, Ho’s double life begins to unravel when Yau grows suspicious of his loyalty. … Read more