The Bonds that Bind Us
"The Bonds that Bind Us" is a curated collection of films centered around the theme of putting family before oneself. Each film in this block explores the sacrifices individuals make for their loved ones and delves into the complexities of familial relationships.
Teine
Giselle Ilaoa
A poignant story of a dutiful eldest daughter within a Samoan household and her internal struggle of the weight of her responsibilities and expectations from her family, as well as, trying to maintain a grasp on her own aspirations in life.
Fili
Peter Filimaua
Recent graduate Fili Tanuvasa is torn between following his
father's footsteps in playing football and pursuing his hidden passion
for acting.
Honey Island
zhou yan
A freelance writer who lives alone on the island sells loquat honey live, but cannot sweeten the relationship between his daughter and himself
Out of Moon (Music Video)
Thomas Stempfle
Official Music Video for the Song "Fifteen" by "Out of Moon". Story a bout a teenage girl escaping the parental caging and setting herself free.
The sun in my heart
Yao Ge
The daughter's tumor had spread; a craniotomy is a must. Yunpeng Zheng, the speech-impaired father, learned from the doctor that the surgery might cause vision loss, which was devastating enough for him to withhold the truth from his daughter. After a tormenting night, old Zheng decided to take his daughter up the mountain to watch the sunrise. The two did not see it in the end, but the daughter's words relieved Zheng's burden. The sun still rises in their hearts.