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CAAMFest 2015

Film

  1. THE HOME PROMISED (SHORTS)

    Shorts
    Full of fierce truths and nostalgia, THE HOME PROMISED is elusive. Displaced Japanese internees, undocumented immigrants, children on Treasure Island, homeless people in Marin — all embody the search for home in these poignant shorts. Searching, finding and returning to THE HOME PROMISED.

    In This Program: The Home Promised, Hotel 22, Leftover, Reflections of Union Square, Tadaima, TNT (Always on the Run), Treasure Island

    THE HOME PROMISED (SHORTS)

    Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
    March 15, 2015 12:10 pm Not Available

    THE HOME PROMISED (SHORTS)

    Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
    March 17, 2015 5:45 pm Not Available


  2. In Her Place

    Albert Shin / CinemAsia / Canada, South Korea / 2014 / 115 mins
    A rural teen is pregnant, and her mother has decided to give up the unborn baby to a couple from Seoul. The Seoul woman comes to live with the family of her future baby — to contribute to its prenatal care and to scope out the baby’s flesh and blood.
    In Her Place

    Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
    March 14, 2015 3:30 pm Not Available

    In Her Place

    Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
    March 16, 2015 6:30 pm Not Available


  3. Jalanan

    Daniel Ziv / CinemAsia / Indonesia / 2013 / 108 mins
    A rare look at the vibrant subculture of Jakarta’s street buskers, JALANAN offers fascinating and occasionally heartbreaking insight into Indonesian urban life. The camera captures the beauty and risks of street life as Titi, Ho and Boni struggle to make a living with their music through prison and personal tragedies.
    Jalanan

    Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
    March 14, 2015 12:30 pm Not Available

    Jalanan

    Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
    March 17, 2015 5:10 pm Not Available


  4. The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor

    Arthur Dong / Special Presentations / USA / 2015 / 87 mins
    Making its world premiere at CAAMFest 2015, THE KILLING FIELDS OF DR. HAING S. NGOR chronicles the life, times and murder of actor and humanitarian Dr. Haing S. Ngor, a Cambodian genocide survivor who escaped to America and won an Oscar for his first acting role in THE KILLING FIELDS. Following the screening, join director Arthur Dong at the Centerpiece Reception.

    Precedes: Centerpiece Reception

    The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor

    Castro Theatre
    March 15, 2015 4:10 pm Not Available

    Precedes:
    Centerpiece Reception

    Castro Theatre
    March 15, 2015 6:00 pm Not Available


  5. Kollaboration SF: Movement in Motion

    Howard Lui / Directions in Sound / USA / 2014 / Documentary / 80 mins
    This energizing documentary explores the making of Kollaboration SF’s annual talent showcase. From exclusive interviews to behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, director Howard Lui delves into what it takes to bring Kollaboration’s motto of “Empowerment through Entertainment” to life.
    Kollaborations SF: Movement in Motion

    New People Cinema
    March 15, 2015 6:45 pm Not Available

    Kollaborations SF: Movement in Motion

    New People Cinema
    March 18, 2015 9:10 pm Not Available


  6. Kumu Hina

    Dean Hamer & Joe Wilson / Special Presentations / USA / 2013 / 77 mins
    Amidst the growing influence of Westernization, a transgender hula teacher strives to keep Native Hawaiian culture prosperous. On a subject rarely spoken of in Hawaii, this documentary pushes the struggles of being “in the middle” to the surface.
    Kumu Hina

    New People Cinema
    March 13, 2015 7:40 pm Not Available

    Kumu Hina

    Pacific Film Archive
    March 15, 2015 3:30 pm Not Available


  7. La Salada

    Juan Martin Hsu / CinemAsia / Argentina / 2014 / Culture / 88 mins
    Argentina’s bustling La Salada, an enormous discount market just outside of Buenos Aires, provides the nucleus for Juan Martín Hsu’s affecting directorial debut. His ensemble cast is comprised of Korean, Taiwanese and Bolivian immigrants, whose experiences converge and dance parallel to one another with equal parts poignancy and banality.
    La Salada

    Pacific Film Archive
    March 15, 2015 5:30 pm Not Available

    La Salada

    Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
    March 17, 2015 7:30 pm Not Available

    La Salada

    New Parkway Theater
    March 22, 2015 2:30 pm Not Available


  8. The Last Season

    Sara Dosa / Documentary / USA / 2014 / Bay Area Connection, Documentary, Reality / 78 mins
    Amidst Central Oregon’s seasonal hunt for the rare matsutake mushroom, a Cambodian freedom fighter and refugee, an ailing elderly Vietnam vet and his wife form a new family. The two former soldiers’ friendship is cemented by their shared painful experiences of war in Southeast Asia.
    The Last Season

    Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
    March 13, 2015 5:00 pm Not Available

    The Last Season

    Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
    March 18, 2015 5:10 pm Not Available


  9. Love Arcadia

    Lawrence Gan / Narrative / USA / 2014 / Bay Area Connection / 99 mins
    When his family’s tea shop faces displacement by an alluring real estate mogul, Jake (Anthony Ma) must confront his fear of change. LOVE ARCADIA tells a coming-of-age story — by way of boba straw — that explores the lessons of holding on, letting go and loving with what you got.
    Love Arcadia

    Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
    March 14, 2015 7:10 pm Rush Only

    Love Arcadia

    New People Cinema
    March 19, 2015 9:30 pm Not Available

    Love Arcadia

    New Parkway Theater
    March 22, 2015 1:00 pm Not Available


  10. Man Up

    Justin Chon / Narrative / USA / 2014 / 82 mins
    Two young deadbeats are forced to grow up quickly and have their friendship tested when unemployed and unschooled 19-year-old Martin (Kevin Wu) finds out his girlfriend is pregnant. This comedic and eccentric film marks the directorial feature film debut of co-star Justin Chon, who plays Martin’s overeager best friend, Randall.
    Man Up

    New People Cinema
    March 13, 2015 9:45 pm Not Available

    Man Up

    New People Cinema
    March 15, 2015 12:10 pm Not Available

    Man Up

    New Parkway Theater
    March 21, 2015 5:30 pm Not Available