Familial relationships are hard. But sometimes, just plain existing as a person is harder. This block of five short films addresses the complexities of navigating blood ties and how sometimes the people closest to you don’t understand you at all.

The close relationship between two sisters is broken down irrevocably, when one insists on keeping up with the tradition of the circumcision of her young daughter.

A BIRTHDAY PARTY

Two sisters' relationship is broken when one insists on continuing the tradition of circumcision with her daughter.

At a large family gathering after a funeral, an older woman confronts an awkward young man she doesn't recognize. In order to reveal his identity, she forces him to use a haunted typewriter that will only type the truth.

Everybody Don't Electric Slide

At a large family gathering after a funeral, an older woman confronts an awkward young man she doesn't recognize. In order to reveal his identity, she forces him to use a haunted typewriter that will only type the truth.

Through the eyes of Ana, a young teenager, we will be able to see how continued harassment can nullify and destroy the personality of any minor.

Accomplices

Through Ana's eyes, we see how continued harassment can nullify and destroy the personality of any teen.

A young Afghani immigrant in Iran has ambitions to better her live by becoming an olympic bicyclist. But her guardian has other plans.

Naji

A young Afghani immigrant in Iran has ambitions to better her life by becoming an olympic bicyclist. But her guardian has other plans.

After a few decades of separation, a transwoman, Marie, has to introduce herself to her father once again.

Marie

After a few decades of separation, a transwoman, Marie, has to introduce herself to her father once again.

Tough Topics: Family Edition

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