Grab bag #2 keeps it going with family and class dramas, the children from hell, and two documentaries that'll live with you long after credits roll.

When 8-year-old Kati stows away in her father's truck, Faruk must juggle his responsibilities as a single dad while holding down his first job in a new country.

Bambirak

Bambirak received the Special Mention for the Bridging the Borders Award

A young mother struggles to parent her two rambunctious boys over the course of one hot summer day.

Fourth of July

Fourth of July received the Special Mention for the Best Student U.S. Short Award

Snowy the turtle has lived an isolated life in the family basement for the past 10+ years with minimal sunlight and no companionship other than that of his primary caretaker, Uncle Larry. In an effort to improve their pet turtle's life, the family asks—is Snowy happy?

Snowy

Snowy received the Special Mention for the Best Comedy Short Award

The unexpected arrival of a Nigerian migrant in the Belgian countryside shakes up the fragile daily life of two men living a secret relationship.

On My Way

On My Way received the Special Mention for the MOZAIK Bridging the Borders Award

A ruthless hitman for the 18th Street gang serves his sentence inside an evangelical Salvadoran prison, where he is guilty not only of his crimes, but of an unforgivable sin under God and gang: being gay.

Unforgivable

Unforgivable received the Best of the Festival Award

United States of America

Best of Fest: Medley 2

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