DisOrient 2022 Asian American Oregon

Shorts Program: Rooted in Resilience

Expired April 11, 2022 6:59 AM
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Stories of resilience in the face of racism, discrimination, and trauma.


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Distansya: When their father leaves the family for a younger woman, Maddie, Ton, and their mom, Josie become worlds apart from each other, stuck in a cycle of disconnection and malcontent.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    English, Tagalog
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    World
  • Director
    Rommel Andaya
  • Screenwriter
    Melissa Jane Rodriguez
  • Producer
    Melissa Jane Rodriguez, Rommel Andaya
  • Cast
    Melissa Jane Rodriguez, Princess Punzalan, Kevin Perdido, Rhandy Torres, Marilyn Arbogast