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A HERO’S HERO

Film A HERO’S HERO Directed by Robert Shoji Learn about an uncle and nephew who had shared convictions and extraordinary lives.

AFTERIMAGES

Film AFTERIMAGES Directed by Bryan Sih Before leaving for college, a young man and his blind father are visited by a mysterious woman who…
Narrative Features

AMERICANISH

Film AMERICANISH Directed by Iman Zawahry Career-driven sisters and their newly-immigrated cousin must navigate the conflicting demands of romance, culture, work, and family.

ANITA

Film ANITA Directed by Sushma Khadepaun While attending her sister’s wedding in India, a young woman is pushed to question whether her life in…

BACK TO THE SOURCE

Film BACK TO THE SOURCE Directed by Sandra Lucille Sandra's father feels increasingly foreign in his home country as globalization changes the country's cultural landscape.
Documentary Features, Pacific Cinewaves

CANE FIRE

Film CANE FIRE Directed by Anthony Banua-Simon FREE PROGRAM | An examination of the past and present of the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi.
Pacific Cinewaves

HOW TO CATCH A TAOTAOMONA

Film HOW TO CATCH A TAOTAOMONA Directed by Neil Tinkham In the jungles of Guam, an overlooked boy tries to convince his skeptical friends to capture a mythological…
Anti-Asian Hate, Documentary Features

THE CELINE ARCHIVE

Film THE CELINE ARCHIVE Directed by Celine Parreñas Shimizu FREE PROGRAM | Adulteress, traitor, heroine, or prey? In 1932, Celine Navarro was buried alive by her community…

CHASING CLOUDS

Film CHASING CLOUDS Directed by Candace Ho A Taiwanese American woman is forced to confront the harsh reality of her mother’s dementia.
Narrative Features

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MRS. WU

Film THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MRS. WU Directed by Anna Chi Three generations of Chinese American women embark on a road trip of discovery, understanding, forgiveness, and love.

ETA

Film ETA Directed by Justin Ricafort A middle-aged father who moonlights as a ride share driver encounters the most awkward of passengers: his college-aged…

EVERYTHING STAYS

Film EVERYTHING STAYS Directed by Cole Bacani Gabe's cousins have one last chance to tie him down in Illinois, forcing him to decide what’s more…

FLUID

Film FLUID Directed by Sharon Park A sexually confused college student takes us on a journey of self-discovery and navigating through relationships.

HERSELVES

Film HERSELVES Directed by Kristy Choi As the filmmaker imagines her mother’s life before motherhood, questions of freedom, authorship, and filial responsibility emerge.

HOME

Film HOME Directed by King Lu An elderly Chinese grandma wakes up in a motel room in America, with no recollection of how she…

HOMEGOING

Film HOMEGOING Directed by Yeon Park Amidst the pandemic, a couple finds themselves stuck in a place thousands of miles from their homeland.
Narrative Features, Pacific Cinewaves

I WAS A SIMPLE MAN

Film I WAS A SIMPLE MAN Directed by Christopher Makoto Yogi A family in Hawai'i faces the imminent death of their eldest, as the ghosts of the past haunt…
Narrative Features

THE GIRL WHO LEFT HOME

Film THE GIRL WHO LEFT HOME Directed by Mallorie Ortega A whimsical musical about a young Filipina on the brink of Hollywood stardom, who is pulled back into…
Special Presentations

LIST OF A LIFETIME

Film LIST OF A LIFETIME Directed by Roxy Shih When a woman is diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, she becomes determined to track down the daughter…

LITTLE SKY

Film LITTLE SKY Directed by Jess X. Snow Haunted by their childhood memories, a Chinese American pop star returns to their hometown to confront their estranged…

LONELY BLUE NIGHT

Film LONELY BLUE NIGHT Directed by Johnson Cheng An awkward family reunion at a business dinner leads a Chinese mother to realize the consequences of leaving…
Pacific Cinewaves

LONGING FOR HAWAIʻI

Film LONGING FOR HAWAIʻI Directed by Katia Barricklow In the face of colonial erasure, one family’s journey into the past reveals a hidden history about the…
Narrative Features

LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE

Film LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE Directed by Patricio Ginelsa A crime fighter armed with lumpia teams up with a high school student to prevent a syndicate from…
Pacific Cinewaves

MAHÅLANG

Film MAHÅLANG Directed by Caili Quan, Elliot deBruyn, Nathaniel Brown A love letter to Guam through the lens of contemporary dance.

MANGO BABY

Film MANGO BABY Directed by serena violet hodges A glimpse at a grandparent's extension of care through sharing mango.

NIGHT & DAY

Film NIGHT & DAY Directed by Paolo Bitanga A mother′s home comes alive once a year, when her many children return for the holidays and play…

NOSTALGIA

Film NOSTALGIA Directed by McFloyd Nguyen A noodle shop owner must decide whether to let go of the past or be forever stranded in…

PINK & BLUE

Film PINK & BLUE Directed by Carmen LoBue After a surprise first-time pregnancy, a trans couple of color wrestles with how to raise their child in…

RIVER

Film RIVER Directed by David Liu Three siblings walk along the LA River, reminiscing about their late mother. One of them remembers her dream…

RUWATAN

Film RUWATAN Directed by Ernest Lesmana Sri's weekly routine is to accompany her mother during alternative therapy. Today might be their last visit.

SOFT SOUNDS OF PEELING FRUIT

Film SOFT SOUNDS OF PEELING FRUIT Directed by So Young Shelly Yo A rebellious Korean American teenager discovers the complexities of her mother’s love.
Pacific Cinewaves

STRANDED ON THE MAINLAND

Film STRANDED ON THE MAINLAND Directed by Alexis Si'i After seeking medical help in America, a young woman and her father have no way back to American…
Narrative Features

THE BADGER

Film THE BADGER Directed by Kazem Mollaie Right before her second marriage, a woman discovers that her 11-year-old son has been kidnapped.

THE FOURFOLD

Film THE FOURFOLD Directed by Alisi Telengut Based on the ancient animistic beliefs and shamanic rituals in Mongolia and Siberia, an exploration of the indigenous…
Special Presentations

THE RESCUE

Film THE RESCUE Directed by E. Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin FREE PROGRAM | THE RESCUE chronicles the enthralling story that transfixed the world: the daring rescue of twelve…

THINGS WE CARRY

Film THINGS WE CARRY Directed by Bo Yoon Ha A closeted Korean woman returns home for her father's funeral, and uncovers a secret that reconnects her to…

TO KNOW HER

Film TO KNOW HER Directed by Natalie A. Chao A poetic exploration of the camera's gaze and a family's relationship with the filmmaker's mother.
Narrative Features, Pacific Cinewaves

WATER LIKE FIRE

Film WATER LIKE FIRE Directed by Mitchel Viernes FREE PROGRAM | A young surfer makes up for lost time with her estranged brother after he winds…

WINNING IN AMERICA

Film WINNING IN AMERICA Directed by Amrita Singh While vying for a spot at the prestigious National Spelling Bee, a spelling champ clashes with her immigrant…