Hatice, a young and ambitious weightlifter living with her unemployed mother, aims to win the lifetime allowance provided to athletes who win medals in international competitions. In her pursuit of success at all costs, she decides to use an unconventional doping technique at the world championships: She will get pregnant, boost her hormones, and then have an abortion. But when her attempts don’t go as well as she’s anticipated, she has to take unexpected detours.
Eun-ah, once the worst student in school, hears a rumor about a top student ghost. Desperate to escape her overbearing mother's pressure, she strikes a deal with the ghost and becomes possessed. While her mother is initially thrilled by Eun-ah's sudden transformation into the top student, suspicion soon arises.
Seulgi, who spoke up about unfair treatment, loses everything and comes down to her hometown and goes through the same thing again. Seulgi, who hesitated whether to endure or not to endure in order not to lose, will choose.
While driving at night, Jeong-yeon offers a ride to Yoon-kyung, who is walking alone with her injured leg. Initially refusing, Yoon-kyung is rescued by Jeong-yeon from a threatening drunk and eventually gets into Jeong-yeon's car. While remaining cautious, Yoon-kyung discovers by chance that Jeong-yeon is the mysterious author of novels that she loves.
There are nine dogs left in a redevelopment area somewhere in Namyangju, abandoned in the heatwave. The dogs under the sun wait for something, endlessly. (@byeollae_stardangdang)
In a village near the North Korean border, the sounds of military artillery and North Korean propaganda echo through the air. During summer vacation, a young brother and sister venture up a mountain to gather berries. Soon after, they stumble upon a mysterious sphere with an unknown purpose.
Despite her aspirations to become a pianist, Suhyun, a high school senior, constantly falls short compared to her peer, Yujin. In order to get accepted into her dream music college, Suhyun seeks a private lesson from Yujin's piano tutor. However, the tutor tells her to abandon the audition piece she's spent months preparing and undermines her self-esteem, causing her doubts about him to grow.
Orlando Pantera (1967-2001) was a gifted Cape Verdean musician who died at 33 before releasing his solo album. This film revives his legacy through innovative sound and archival material from his daughter. It features contemporary interpretations by artists like Mayra Andrade and Princezito, highlighting his lasting influence on musicians today.
In the early 90s, Portugal experienced its own dance music explosion. Raves of epic proportions and a new sound shaped what was then called: “Underground house music from a paradise called Portugal”. Featuring exclusive footage and interviews with DJs, producers, dancers, and promoters, the story unfolds to reveal the birth and evolution of Portuguese rave culture and its lasting influence on electronic music worldwide.
A poetic journey through the inner world of a grieving filmmaker who tries to find solace in talking to her ghost. Different stages of grief are visually linked to seasonal changes in nature. The filmmaker finds reflections of her mindscape in the surrounding scenery and wildlife.
Alice, a trans woman, finds solace in surfing the waters of Maceió, Brazil. After losing her father, spurred on by the very real fear of discrimination and violence, she distances herself from the sport that helped her feel closer to him until she finds her community and, ultimately, her peace, a sense of freedom—and the joy of surfing once again.
Heavy is the Head is a short experimental film that navigates the journey of a Black boy coming of age in America. The story is an exploration of identity and the expectations that weigh on a boy learning to navigate a world that often sees him before he truly sees himself.
In a Midwest town during the 80s, 18-year-old Eleanor Pike wants to protect her clandestine relationship with the rebellious 20-year-old Aaron Hawthorne, forging a world of connection away from her strict, religious parents. But, when Eleanor's father uncovers their innocent bond, mistaking it for imminent threat. Eleanor is faced with the devastating fallout of her rebellion, Eleanor must choose between confronting her family's beliefs or risking everything for a love that may have already cost her too much.
Hanchul has been running a small neighborhood supermarket in Hoengseong, Gangwon Province, for decades. Over time, he faces the wear and tear of the store's belongings.
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