A Sweet Treat
- Short Film Programs
- 61 mins
Sometimes life gets the best of you—you get caught in a lie, parents become too overbearing, or things just are not going your way—and you need a sweet treat to get you through the day. It may not solve everything, but it serves as a reminder that life in the present moment is not completely terrible. In the same way these characters soothe their worries with something delicious, may this showcase serve as a little treat for your viewing experience.
Curated by Aiko Hamamoto
In this program
The Order
Directed by Zasha Makabenta
As two siblings travel to make an important request, they struggle with the worrisome, possible outcomes that could come from such a consequential order.
Homecoming
Directed by Junhyuk Lee
13-year-old Jian doesn’t like her mom, who recently divorced, leaving the house where she lived with her dad to move and going to see her new house.
Places We Knew
Directed by Oliver William Staton
A young Japanese American returns to his childhood home in Japan and reunites with his estranged mother and uncle. As he navigates the challenges of reconnecting with his family, he faces a difficult decision.
Daly City
Directed by Nick Hartanto
An Indonesian boy and his mother attend a church potluck and lie about their dish.