Love, intimacy, and sexuality. These are topics that mother of Bartek, a young man with Down Syndrome avoids discussing. In the somber setting of his mother's funeral home, Bartek diligently prepares dead bodies for burial. However, when he encounters a girl who has recently arrived in his town, he embarks on a journey of first love.

Jestem [Here for You]

Young man with Down Syndrome discovers that love can reach anywhere, even the corridors of a funeral home.

Upon his father's death, a voice explores feelings of loss and pain through an old American military helmet. A mystery is then unfolded on the border between North and South Korea.

El Casco De Carlos [The Helmet]

Feelings of loss and pain regarding the death of a father are discussed through an unusual narrator: an old American military helmet.

It’s not just his wristwatch; Time itself is moving backward. As a son moves back and forth through the past, he encounters his father in different moments after a shared tragedy.

Second Hand

When tragedy strikes a father and son, time seems to move differently.

Kesha Kelly is the mother of Liam and Reece, inseparable brothers with a passion for aviation. After the boys tragically pass away in a plane crash, Kesha struggles with the loss. With the help of a supportive community, Kesha perseveres and gains the strength to rebuild.

From the Ashes

After the loss of her two sons, a mother perseveres with the help of family and community.

By My Side tells a story of three veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the most prevalent and unhealed wound experienced by veterans. The film shows how loyal, committed service dogs can heal broken hearts and quiet the wars within

By My Side

For veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hope and recovery are found in service dogs, animals trained to heal broken hearts and quiet the wars within.

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