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Old Roots, New Branches

Capturing familial, generational, and community-oriented bonds, these short films highlight deep relationships and the powerful connective tissue that bridge them. From passing the torch to making amends, these stories open up our hearts to the inexplicable, transcendent force that binds us all.

In this program


Dare to Win

Directed by Kar Yin Tham

A 97-year-old Chinatown tenant organizer recounts her past challenging the system and fighting on behalf of her community.

A Very Normal Seeming Man

Directed by Allamaprabhu Pattanashetty

An eager father pitches exciting movie ideas to his filmmaker son… all starring himself!

Comfort Food

Directed by Reena Dutt

A widowed, Indian American activist chef from Oakland meets her Japanese American mother-in-law from the deep South, sparking mayhem.

Ghusl

Directed by Zaid Hassan

A son must confront duty, sacrifice, and mortality, as his ailing father requests he personally perform a proper Islamic Ghusl burial for him.

The Last Resort

Directed by Sarita Khurana

In the first-ever Indian retirement complex in the U.S, a tight-knit group of Indian immigrants forge a resilient community—navigating family tensions, cultural longing, and the realities of growing old together.

After The Storm

Directed by Sungbin Moon

A filmmaker calls her now-sober mother, who lives halfway around the world, to confront their traumatic past and the raw realities of addiction, motherhood, and healing.

See You Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow

Directed by Desdemona Chiang

An aspiring, queer stand-up comedian grapples with her career and the greater duty of caring for her 99-year-old grandmother in her final years.

Dates & Times

AMC Kabuki

May 10, 2026
5:45 pm