19 / 9 / 2022 (Mon) 19:45 – PALACE ifc
24 / 9 / 2022 (Sat) 15:15 – Broadway Cinematheque
The Fish with One Sleeve
Director: Tsuyoshi Shoji
Japan / 2021 / 34 mins / Drama
In Japanese with English subtitles
Synopsis:
Hikari Shintani is a trans woman who sees herself as incomplete and lives her social life with low self-esteem. On a business trip to her hometown, she gathers her courage and reveals her true self as a woman to her old classmate and long-unrequited love from high school.
Tank Fairy
Director: Erich Rettstadt
Taiwan / 2021 / 10 mins / Drama
In Mandarin with English subtitles
Synopsis:
Once upon a time, the magical Tank Fairy delivered tanks of gas (with plenty of sass) to the home of Jojo, a lonely ten-year-old who dreams of dancing and drag, in need of a glittery godmother … …
Queer Parivaar
Director: Shiva Raichandani
UK / 2022 / 27 mins / Drama
In English with English subtitles
Synopsis:
When a mysterious gatecrasher appears at their wedding, Madhav and Sufi are forced to face past secrets and reflect on what makes a family.
Dancing with Gender (Dansen met Gender)*
Director: Jorinde Hol
Netherland / 2021 / 3 mins / Animation
In Dutch with English subtitles
Synopsis:
In this short documentary, several non-binary people talk about their experiences and perception of gender. Led by their voices and fluid line work, you will learn what the term means to them.
The Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night
Director: Fawzia Mirza
Canada, USA / 2021 / 12 mins / Drama
In English and Urdu with English subtitles
Synopsis:
All cards are on the table when a queer Pakistani Muslim woman brings her Puerto Rican partner home for the first time on the family’s annual game night.
* Asian Premiere
** World Premiere
Running Time: 86 mins
