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In Passing (風不太冷)

Film In Passing (風不太冷) Directed by Esther Cheung A portrait of seventies Hong Kong as my parents remember it.

In Sync

Film In Sync Directed by Eddie Shieh A young couple walk a fine line while thriving in an open marriage until they catch each other…

In the Shadow of the Pines

Film In the Shadow of the Pines Directed by Anne Koizumi Filmmaker Anne Koizumi explores the childhood shame she felt about her Japanese immigrant father, who worked as a…

In This Land We’re Briefly Ghosts

Film In This Land We’re Briefly Ghosts Directed by Chen-Wen Lo Myanmar, 2013. A 12-year-old Burmese child soldier, imprisoned for deserting battle, is forced to choose between killing her…

Journeys to Freedom: The Vietnamese Refugee Story

Film Journeys to Freedom: The Vietnamese Refugee Story Directed by Melodee Mercer, Tom Daly A view of the Vietnam War from the perspective of Vietnamese refugees who escaped by boat, giving up…
Pacific Showcase, Short Film Programs

Joy: When I Am My Ancestors

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Program Joy: When I Am My Ancestors “When I was my ancestors, I survived war, infections, and imprisonment. Now I am me, and I can...

Ka Piko

Film Ka Piko Directed by Bryson Chun When his girlfriend dies during childbirth, Makana, a young Hawaiian man, must complete an indigenous birthing ritual with…

Kama’aina (Child of the Land)

Film Kama’aina (Child of the Land) Directed by Kimi Howl Lee A queer sixteen-year-old girl, Mahina must navigate life on the streets in Oahu, until she eventually finds refuge…

Kapaemahu

Film Kapaemahu Directed by Dean Hamer, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Joe Wilson Kapaemahu reveals the hidden history of four legendary healing stones on Waikiki Beach, and the mysterious spirits within…

Keep Saray Home

Film Keep Saray Home Directed by Brian Redondo ICE doesn’t just separate families at the border. In the outskirts of Boston, three families face the impending…

Live Q&A: axandax

Special Event Live Q&A: axandax PAAFF will be conducting LIVESTREAMED filmmaker Q&As for each feature and short film programs available for rental. You...

Live Q&A: Between Tides

Special Event Live Q&A: Between Tides PAAFF will be conducting LIVESTREAMED filmmaker Q&As for each feature and short film programs available for rental. You...