FIRST IMPRESSION 130: Pure Beauty[2018]

Never Came(bn)

The emergence of the educated middle-class. Shawkat’s life as a bohemian artist perfectly illustrates the life of an artist in Dhaka during the 60s. When Shawkat’s father loses his job, and eventually dies, the reality of living in a capitalist society as an artist dawns on him

Hello, World!(en)

When a young android programmed for extraordinary purpose discovers a rogue coworker, he is inspired to pursue an ordinary life - a choice that threatens the future of himself and his mentor.

Romulus, My Father(en)

The story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son.

Un tiempo precioso(es)

Wisdom(en)

Unable to find work after a past felony, graduate John Wisdom and his girlfriend embark on a cross-country bank-robbing spree in order to aid American farmers.

Jamie's Secret(en)

PAUL RUDD'S FIRST ROLE! A teenager who was sexually abused by his father. Faced with his conflicting emotions, Jamie finally learns to overcome the most difficult part of his ordeal: feeling "alone ... trapped inside this nightmare." With the advice of caring adults and, most importantly, a friend of his age, Jamie finds the strength to make the most difficult decision, that of facing his father in the courtroom.

Temptation(en)

The story of a sex worker struggling to connect with the people around him. As his world turns increasingly hostile, a descent into isolation brings him face to face with his past.

Rabb Da Radio(pa)

1980s Punjab. Naseeb and Guddi are cousins whose relationship changes when a rich boy falls in love with Guddi and asks for Naseeb's help to marry Guddi. However, when Naseeb refuses, the boy takes help from his aunt and fix his marriage with Guddi. When Naseeb's mother-in-law finds out, she throws Naseeb out of the house that leads to Guddi's relationship with Naseeb and his marriage.

Howl Coyote Howl(en)

After a bloody exchange with some bounty hunters, Anna, a veteran of the War in Afghanistan, and Gloria, her ill-prepared God-fearing friend, team up with a pair of coyotes to escape into Mexico.

For My Sister(en)

We follow a young woman named Evie as she struggles to help her sister Tris with an ever-worsening case of depression - a condition that has already marked their family with tragic death.

Synonymous With(en)

A student's increasingly intimate line of questioning causes his interview with a local horror host to take a vulnerable turn.

LIGHTS(en)

706(en)

An aspiring young filmmaker faces writer's block while writing his first screenplay for his debut film.

(Don't) Go Away(en)

A short visual essay on love, film and codependency.

Poison Resort(en)

A transgender girl named Silver is confronted with different parts of her identity as she transforms into a new, idealised version of herself and her deepest desires, as well as fears are revealed.

The Grass Dwellers(es)

Juan Méndez Bernal leaves his house on the 9th of april of 1936 to fight in the imminent Spanish Civil War. 83 years later, his body is still one of the Grass Dwellers. The only thing that he leaves from those years on the front is a collection of 28 letters in his own writing.

Antes de Irme(es)

Lemons Are Not Sour(ta)

In a tale of intertwined relationships, a young girl discovers her mother's intention to marry the father of her boyfriend, leading to a poignant journey of sacrifice, understanding, and the triumphant coexistence of love as the family navigates the delicate balance of their intertwined destinies abstractly.

𝐌𝐘 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐢 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐌 | KARINA: UP(ko)

At dawn, as darkness falls, the organization boss Lee Donghwi and his subordinate, Karina begin a deal. They face each other on the top floor in a breathtaking atmosphere. Will Karina be able to suppress her boss and get to the position she wants?

Sombre Skies(en)

After her mother's heartbreaking demise, 11 year old Nandhana disrupts the final mourning day rituals by running away with the 'bali pindam', putting on hold the final duty of a child as part of the Hindu traditions. Her cousin, Amit, tries to understand her pain and help her go through this hard period of grief.