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Echo

2024 · ★ 8.8

Gabriel is a depressed young man living a reclusive and lonely life, shaken by memories of a very turbulent past. Amid the corona-virus pandemic that is ravaging the world, Gabriel finds refuge in his passion for video games and decides to start a modest career in live broadcasts on the internet. With his shy personality, he creates a community of online fans who connect with his inspiring messages of perseverance and authenticity. As Gabriel shares his personal journey and encourages his viewers to face their fears, he becomes a source of hope for many, especially one young follower who, inspired by her words, finds the strength to report her attacker. As his stream views increase and positive comments flood his channel, Gabriel finds a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and courage he never imagined.

FORTEpiano

2021

A person shaken by the catastrophes of the world cannot let go of their chaotic thoughts until they find a bond that was once lost.

Kubler Ross

2015 · ★ 8

In a quarantine period, the false stability of a couple will break down when a child knocks on their door asking for help.

The Incident

2021

The Incident, a short film shot on vivo X60 Pro and directed by Golden Horse Award, Chong Keat Aun, wishes to bring hope and heartwarming moments for anyone who’s going through a hard time in this pandemic. The short film talks about a single mother who works hard to support her family by continuing her late husband’s food delivery work. Life was difficult but bearable as the love she has for her son is strong. The film takes a turn when she has an accident on her way home to her son...

almost there

2021 · ★ 9

Just another normal day, like any other in the last few years.

Mi querido Juan Manuel

2022 · ★ 5

Juan, a seventy-year-old man with senile dementia, shares a room with Manuel, a young sparrow.

Wuhan Driver

2021

At the onset of the pandemic, a Chinese Uber driver in New York struggles to make ends meet as he picks up various passengers on a long and dreary night.

Rolling

2022 · ★ 7.5

COVID-19 is rampant in the world. Juri, a 25-year-old young girl, stops socializing and has been just staying at home. Her mother, Young-shim struggles against the hard season, still running her Kim-bob place. One day, Young-shim leaves to take care of her sick mother, and Juri takes charge of the restaurant unexpectedly.

This Summer

2020

Two high school classmates talked about looking forward to various summer events which were later cancelled due to COVID-19.

Sick

2022 · ★ 6.1

While quarantining at her family's lake house during the pandemic, Parker and her best friend are threatened by an unexpected visitor.

Birth of Venus

Forced into quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in Rome, an exchange student’s journey into processing the past comes to a sudden stop, as he has to look within himself in company of a subconscious visitor.

Together

2021 · ★ 5.8

A husband and wife are forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of the Covid-19 lockdown.