AFTERLIFE
- Shorts Program
- 71 mins
Filmmakers in attendance. Film program will be followed by Q&A.
The rear-view mirror reflects the past, so let’s focus on the road ahead. To a place that acknowledges and accepts grief. Resilience will be our respite.
In this program
FRAGMENTED
Directed by T. L. Quach
The late stage of dementia erases memories of his wife, but her recollection of their past renews their bond.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
Directed by Camila Sagyntkan
After the death of his love, a middle-aged man tries to find a new sense of life against all changes in the country.
I LOVE YOU, YOUR KAMO
Directed by Isaac Kau
A 93-year old Taiwanese widow recounts her love story with her late husband and the sacrifices they made for their children while 6,891 miles apart.
INTO THE EMERALD SEA
Directed by Asuka Lin
Suzu emerges from the ocean after a long disappearance, reuniting with their grandmother – who has reincarnated into a sea turtle.
L.A. COFFIN SCHOOL
Directed by Erin Li
A once-renowned Chinese painter is kicked out of her son’s home, prompting her to enroll in a controversial school that claims to teach people how to start life anew.
QUEERFULLY DEPARTED
Directed by Trent Nakamura
A beyond the grave love story between a patient and her gynecologist.