Drama
Indus Echoes
Sunday__3:00 PM __ Directed by Rahul Aijaz__ Indus Echoes explores the relationship between humans and the great Indus River through five stories set on, across and around the mighty river. country of origin: Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Korea languages: Other genre: Drama
A Better Place
Sunday__12:59 PM __ Directed by Ali Sohail Jaura__ After being abandoned by her mother on a bus stop in the city of Seoul, 7-year old Jia has nowhere to go. As the night gets darker, she sees light in a stranger, an illegal South Asian immigrant stuck in South Korea after unsuccessfully performing “Donkey Flight.”…
Hi Roof
Sunday__11:38 AM __ Directed by Ali Raza__ On a daily university van ride, two strangers exchange nothing but silent glances and louder thoughts. As days pass, their unspoken bond grows – until the silence becomes the story. country of origin: Pakistan languages: English, Urdu genre: Drama
The Martial Artist
Saturday__3:30 PM __ Directed by Shaz Khan__ An MMA fighter destined for greatness must face his biggest rival yet: himself. country of origin: USA languages: English, Urdu genre: Drama
Hungama
Saturday__12:58 PM __ Directed by Nawal Mubin and Mayra Corena Gutierrez__ Chaos ensues when Sabeen’s younger cousin, Alaina, drinks her contacts on her wedding day. country of origin: USA languages: English, Urdu genre: Comedy, Drama
Leveled
Saturday__11:23 AM __ Directed by Sara Rangooni__ Safa, a 17-year old hijabi is about to embark on a day like no other but time is of the essence. Growing up in a multi-generational, Pakistani household, Safa is forced to adhere to cultural ideologies by her over-bearing, traditional grandmother, while caring for her mother who is…
Alif Bay Pay
Saturday__11:17 AM __ Directed by Javaria Waseem__ A woman teaches a ghost classroom as she struggles to find a word in the Urdu language for the crime that has been taking place for decades. Trailer is not available country of origin: Pakistan languages: Urdu genre: Experimental, Drama
Spectator
Saturday__11:10 AM __ Directed by Imaan Hasan__ A young woman with an eating disorder battles with the contrasting urges to binge and purge. Over the course of a day, she spirals into eventual loss of self control. country of origin: USA languages: English genre: Drama