Georgetown University Film Festival 2021

Shorts Program: This Mortal Coil

Expired May 3, 2021 4:00 AM
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8 films in package
Raspberry
Undertakers wait on a family's final farewells, as one son struggles to say goodbye to his dead father.
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The Last Ferry from Grass Island
A Hong Kong hitman retires as a fisherman on the peaceful Grass Island. One day, his Chinese apprentice shows up, tasked to kill him before the last ferry departs.
Parental
Miguel, with a 12-hour liberty permit, is forced to transport cocaine to France. Without options, Miguel tries to trick his son into transporting the drug, forcing him to decide between his life or his son.
Inheritance
After the death of Alfonso, a prestigious musician, his family meets with the notary to distribute the inheritance. In the midst of this climate of tension, Don Alfonso shows his daughters up.
The Train Ride Home
A young woman and her father set out in hopes of catching up with each other.
DVD & Chill
A groupie obsessed with a famous actor arranges to spend the evening watching a DVD with the actor's half-brother in a ploy to use him as a stepping stone to her celebrity crush.
Gift
A jaded alcoholic has his worldview challenged by an unexpected act.
Forever
A life insurance company uses an AI algorithm to determine the risk of a new applicant. The subsequent denial sparks a period of introspection for the individual in question.

Everyone must grapple with the reality of death, a truth represented by this selection of films. “This Mortal Coil” highlights the inherent vulnerability of forging a life in the face of death and the challenges associated with trying to live with meaning and following the ‘right path.'


  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    13:46
  • Country
    United States, Hong Kong
  • Director
    Linhan Zhang
  • Screenwriter
    Linhan Zhang
  • Producer
    Clifford Miu
  • Cast
    Tai Bo, Wang Yang
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