Official selection

Huichiao, her grandmother Chunmei, Chunmei’s son Fusang, and daughter-in-law Lichun live together in a three-generational household in Taipei. The story begins on a stormy night when Huichiao quietly approaches and kills the sleeping Chunmei, coldly saying, "Granny, just die!" This reveals their deep-seated hatred. Their conflict stems not only from daily trivialities but also from past memories and complex family relationships. Fusang, the silent and steady member of the family, tries to mediate the disputes among his mother, wife, and daughter, feeling powerless amidst the constant bickering. Meanwhile, Huichiao’s relationship with her colleague A-jie gradually comes to light. A-jie’s seemingly accidental presence triggers a series of events, raising suspicions about everyone’s motives and true intentions. Through multiple perspectives and intertwined timelines, the film delves into this quirky family, uncovering each member’s secrets and sorrows, leading to a dramatic escape where the truth finally emerges.

Saturn is a character-based sci-fi drama about a family in a picturesque seaside town whose lives are upended when a strange planet appears in the sky on a collision course for earth. The planet’s appearance brings back a life that James thought he had left years ago when he settled down with his wife and young son. But, with the outside world in chaos and his perfect family slowly falling apart, James must decide between running from his destiny or sacrificing everything he loves. We slowly learn that James is more than meets the eye. He has a secret he’s never shared with anyone… a secret that is humanity’s only hope. The story of Saturn deals with addiction, abuse, and purpose, asking a simple question: how far would you go to save those you love?

In a Singapore children's home, girls navigate friendship, hope, and identity, illuminating unseen stories in a poignant exploration of resilience. Beyond These Walls offers a rare insight into a high security girls' home in Singapore, delving into the lives of its residents. Through observational footage and intimate interviews, it illuminates the diverse circumstances and challenges faced by these girls. From struggles with familial relationships to navigating personal growth, the film provides a rare glimpse into their world, highlighting resilience and the quest for hope amidst adversity.

Joko is a young man, supporting his entire family from his tanker job. On the second anniversary of his employment, Joko and his fellow workers are surprised by a meeting with unspecified foreign delegates who order...him to carry himself on his back. At first, Joko rebels against this humiliating practice, but he relents under peer pressure and the desire to earn a good salary. The delegates begin to increasingly dominate the boy. Red blisters appear on Joko's back, and one of the wearers can't get away from his back. Every subsequent delegate who touches Joko sticks to him.

Ian is a struggling actor who finds himself in the unconventional role of a professional mourner. As he tours the Northern Irish countryside, his practised mask of apathy begins to slip amongst the humour and heartache of the local funeral circuit.

At the foot of a cliff, between a rubbish dump, barns and a forest, there is a place where people hold painful secrets. Diana ageing prostitute, comes back to a small town. She has memory blanks and milk streams from her breasts. Maj, an orphan and outcast, suspects that she is his mother. But when they meet Diana treats him like a client. The policeman’s wife was raped and Maj is accused of it.