Short Stories: Thicker Than Water
Combined programme
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IFFR 2017
A car ride like any other, a night on the beach, an abandoned crane and babysitting with illuminated shoes. Our closest relationships are the most challenging, but the characters in these films are coping in their own unique way.
In this combined programme
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The Brother
The brother is gone, but his sisters have to live on. Denial, reminiscence and silence beautifully intertwine while the girls process their loneliness -
Setembro
A lot has to be re-adjusted when mother and son return home after years spent abroad. A gentle observation of family ties in transition. -
Three Steps
Mariam is concerned that her father’s imaginative ways of making money might end up affecting her more than usual. She needs to take action. -
Babes’ Not Alone
It’s Liang’s 18th birthday and she is excited about her date with her boyfriend. Unfortunately, she also has to babysit her brother’s baby which is…