Shorts Program: Bridging Two Worlds
Bridging Two Worlds delves into relationships that transcend geographical, generational, and communal boundaries, uniting us in shared universal truths.
Total Runtime: 81 minutes
Seoul Switch | BALIK/BAYAN | What Is the Criteria? | Kneading Love | Confused Blood | Kowloon!
This year, the Bridging Two Worlds shorts block will be both shown in-person on Saturday, October 19 at 1:30pm in the Paramount Center Bright Family Screening Room and be available on-demand in the U.S. from Friday, October 18, 7:30PM until Monday, October 28, 2024, 12:00PM ET. The content must be started within the designated viewing window. Once started, you have up to 24 hours to finish playing the content or until the end of the viewing window – whichever comes first.
- Saturday, Oct. 19, 1:30PM EST
- Emerson Paramount Center
- 559 Washington St. Boston, MA
- Q&A with filmmakers
Seoul Switch
Directed by Liann Kaye
Narrative | 13 mins | English, Korean with English subtitles | New England Premiere
When an insecure, Korean American boy meets an International K-Pop Star who looks just like him, they decide to switch identities.
BALIK/BAYAN
Directed by Paula Kiley
Documentary | 7 mins | English | East Coast Premiere
A balikbayan box company owner explores the ways in which balikbayan boxes shaped his perception of the U.S., shedding light on the sacrifices made in pursuit of the “American dream” and the intangible losses that accompany it.
What is the Criteria?
Directed by Aneesa Khan
Narrative | 11 mins | English | East Coast Premiere
A Pakistani-American woman’s life changes when a pair of magical glasses help her reevaluate what it means to find real love and happiness in her world.
Kneading Love
Directed by Jonathan Lue
Documentary | 19 mins | English | East Coast Premiere
A mental health therapist & a stay at home mom become Portland’s most unique Pizzaiolos. As the Truong family navigates through the challenges of opening a restaurant, Aaron soon discovers why he left his private counseling career to begin a new one creating pizzas.
Confused BLood
Directed by James Cutler
Narrative | 15 mins | English, Korean with English subtitles | New England Premiere
CONFUSED BLOOD (혼혈) explores the dichotomous reality of navigating belonging for mixed-race people. The short film details the experience of a half-Korean (Richard) living in Seoul and his search for belonging within Korea’s society and culture.
Advisory: Some flashing lights
Kowloon!
Directed by Mona Xia and Erin Ramirez
Documentary | 16 mins | English | Boston Premiere
As the biggest Chinese restaurant in the US, Kowloon is a fantasyland that represents the Wong family’s American Dream come true. However, as third-generation owner Bobby Wong and his brothers approach their seventies, they consider the weight of their family and community legacy.
