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Coming of Age: Across the Globe

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5 films in package
Midnight on MSN
In the summer of 2008, at the end of the school year, 13-year-old Laure secretly chats with Alix on MSN at night. However, during the day at their girls' school, she avoids Alix, just like everyone else.
Sunflower Girl
Rosie, a 13-year-old Chinese-American girl, embarks on a skateboarding escapade through the streets of New York with her crush and his best friend - at the cost of abandoning her little sister and never delivering a forgotten lunchbox.
Ritual for the Rainbow
Ritual for the Rainbow is a story about four preteens living outside of society's safety nets due to domestic violence. They lack role models and authority figures until they meet a Wiccan to teach them.
TITS
Following an unpleasant run-in at the beach, teenagers Oscar and Iben are left behind by their friends.
A Joke
As Nadia nears the conclusion of her high school journey, she finds herself grappling with a pivotal decision that will shape her future. Should she stay in her hometown among the familiar and her old friends? Or should she go abroad and study?
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Each of these five short films explores the universal quest for self-understanding. They present a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the multifaceted process of maturing and carving out one's unique path while grappling with identity, friendship, family dynamics, love and relationships, and societal expectations.

Rosie, a 13-year-old Chinese-American girl, embarks on a skateboarding escapade through the streets of New York with her crush and his best friend - at the cost of abandoning her little sister and never delivering a forgotten lunchbox.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    13 minutes
  • Language
    English, Yue Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Country
    United States
  • Genre
    Drama, Coming-Of-Age
  • Subtitle Language
    English
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  • Director
    Holly M. Kaplan
  • Screenwriter
    Holly M. Kaplan
  • Producer
    Seika Paradeis, Holly M. Kaplan
  • Filmmaker
    Cinematographer: Zhejian Michael Cong; Editor: Hailey Choi; Production Designer: Mischelle Moy; Sound Design: Delu Duan; Music: Kristine Bernabe; Costumes: Dan Wang; Casting: Sunny Chen
  • Cast
    Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, Cairo Zion, Fanny Lawren, Abigail Lopez, Daniel Girdo
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