The word “Tabanca” is a patois term that is used widely in Trinidad + Tobago and it refers to various types of heartbreak and longing: the loss of a lover, missing out on a social event, or even pining for a type of food you can no longer have. Against an alienating backdrop of Vancouver, we witness Marlinn's discomfort as the sounds and images of a brighter, warmer, and more affectionate Caribbean world intrude upon their dreams and waking life.
- Year2022
- Runtime11min50sec
- LanguageEnglish
- Awards1. Chilliwack Spirit Award, Chilliwack Independent Film Festival 2. Best Film Jury Award, Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival
The word “Tabanca” is a patois term that is used widely in Trinidad + Tobago and it refers to various types of heartbreak and longing: the loss of a lover, missing out on a social event, or even pining for a type of food you can no longer have. Against an alienating backdrop of Vancouver, we witness Marlinn's discomfort as the sounds and images of a brighter, warmer, and more affectionate Caribbean world intrude upon their dreams and waking life.
- Year2022
- Runtime11min50sec
- LanguageEnglish
- Awards1. Chilliwack Spirit Award, Chilliwack Independent Film Festival 2. Best Film Jury Award, Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival