An elderly woman copes with the aftermath of her husband's death by locking herself up inside their family home and holding onto their daily rituals, all the while being pulled into different directions by the pressure from their children.
In the quiet village of Bardiya, 24-year-old Chadani Thapa cuts hair for men, a job rarely held by women in her community. Living away from her family for the past two years, she has built a life shaped by routine, resilience, and a growing sense of independence. As she sharpens her skills in a male-dominated trade, the emotional distance from her loved ones lingers in the background. Through everyday moments and silences, this documentary traces Chadani’s journey, not just as a barber, but as a young woman quietly carving out space for herself in a world that offers little of it. Her solitude becomes a landscape for reflection, and her work, a quiet rebellion.
Iikaiksimatsa’pao’p (Grateful to Be on the Land) follows Cassie Ayoungman, founder of Soul of Miistaki and member of the Siksika nation, on her journey to bring the healing power of the mountains to those within her community. Breaking down barriers to climbing, and integrating Indigenous teachings and land-based learning, she raises questions about representation, builds community, and redefines what it means to be on the land.
Filmmaker Bridget Ikin examines intimate home videos to explore her personal history and the complex bond she shares with her mother in this deeply emotional and candid autobiographical documentary.
After a struggling actor finally lands a leading role as the monster in a movie called "Attack of the 80-Foot Pickle," his willpower is tested when he and the director start to butt heads.
In a silenced Ireland, a community of lesbians builds an underground network of helplines - offering connection, survival, and defiance through the simple act of answering the phone.