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i saw you in the flood
Directed by Kevin Xian Ming Yu
Kai, a genderqueer Chinese-American, and their mother, Li, deal with the effects of a heavy storm on their basement apartment in Queens. Zhou, Kai’s grandfather, is dying in Northeast China. During this sleepless night, a familiar spirit visits Kai and mistakes them for Li.
Before You
Directed by Lauren Melinda
On the way to an abortion clinic with her husband, a woman finds herself pulled into the memories of everything that led them there, and everything that came after.
Huong
Directed by Jenny Thach
HUONG is a personal documentary told from the perspective of a daughter who accidentally uncovers a secret her mother has carried for decades — a love story marked by tragedy. Through intimate conversations, archival footage, and reflective narration, HUONG becomes a portrait of grief passed down, love lost and found again, and the resilience of a mother and daughter reconnecting through pain, vulnerability, and truth.
The Boy with the Dinosaur Head
Directed by Imran J. Khan
A troubled boy is convinced he’s a dinosaur, matching wits with the teacher tasked with bringing him back down to earth. What passes between them, though fragile, tender, and brief, is enough to change how they’ll remember this day forever.
Whereabouts
Directed by Suejee Lee
Whereabouts is a riso-printed animated short that follows a woman’s journey through New York City, unfolding through small, intimate moments. Gentle and reflective, the film captures the beauty in everyday life—passing faces, brief memories, and the tiny details we often overlook. From sunrise to sunset, Whereabouts becomes an observation on presence, connection, and the quiet magic of simply moving through the world.
Yu & Me
Directed by Claudine Cho, Esther Chan
When a fire destroys a beloved Chinatown bookstore, its hyper-independent owner learns that community is necessary for survival.
Dates & Times
Village East by Angelika
August 7, 2026
6:00 pm
