On a summer morning, 6-year-old Chichou plays by herself in an apartment filled with remnants of violence. Reste shows the resilience of Chichou’s imagination despite being surrounded by a complicated reality. The film is powerful and restrained, and features an excellent performance from the young lead, Maëllya Gauvin.

RESTE

Against his better judgment and the wishes of his partner, Kory returns to street-fighting to raise money for his daughter’s music school. The combination of expertly-choreographed fight sequences and great character work helps make this short from Toronto director Brandon McKnight a special one.

Roadmarks

Director Myriam Vaudry of New Brunswick was born with a rare genetic condition that affects her bones and weakens her skin. It also affects her self esteem. In this short film she joins forces with a visual artist to help her not only come to accept the body she has, but to celebrate its unique beauty.

Mosaic

This story, inspired by Vancouver director Vivian Cheung’s own experience of losing her father at a young age, features an imaginative young girl who sets out to fold a thousand cranes while her father is in hospice. Although the film revolves around dying, it’s really a film about growing up in a hospital or hospice setting — including the joys and oddities.

For Roy

A Canadian veteran who served in Afghanistan turns to music to help him in his battle with PTSD and to raise awareness of veteran suicide and mental health. A deeply important conversation, expertly navigated by emerging director Yoni Collins.

Lanterns Flicker

An unexpected friendship blossoms when a 65-year-old woman moves in with a younger man. When she confesses she is recently widowed, her roommate helps her process her grief. A beautiful short, told with humour and warmth, about the power of unexpected friendships.

Her Home

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Quiet Strength: Six short films on courage

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