Sonata of Good Women
Mehdi Mahaei
Iran. 2024. 20 min

In a city ravaged by war, a brave woman struggles with a heart-wrenching dilemma. Torn between her deep love for her husband, a soldier on the front lines, and an intense, forbidden romance with a young woman, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of passion and guilt. As she anxiously awaits news of her husband’s fate, she battles with secret desires that he may never return, freeing her to embrace the love that society forbids. This powerful film explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and the human heart in the darkest of times.

Hiden Horizon
Yang Liang
China. 2025. 15 min

The man’s life is boring, and he worries that he’ll be stuck in this current job for the rest of his life, but he doesn’t know what else he’s good at, and the presence of a woman is nothing more than a short song with no tomorrow.

My Comrade
Tathagata Ghosh
India. 2025. 24 min

When a wounded rebel accidentally takes refuge in the home of a tribal villager, both the men’s lives spiral into a tense interplay of politics and forbidden love.

Family Man
Kalani Gacon
Nepal, Australia. 2025. 17 min

During a storm in a remote Nepalese village, a mysterious man finds refuge in the house of a family haunted by their father’s disappearance years before. Strangely unwilling to leave, he slowly reawakens lost memories of the missing father.

Mala
Neelabh Gupta
India. 2024. 24 min

Mala is a short film exploring themes of resilience and liberation, we follow the arduous journey of Mala, a maid trapped in an abusive marriage. Her life is a daily struggle, marked by the torment inflicted by her violent husband. She is even denied the comfort of sleeping beside her daughter, a poignant symbol of her yearning for love and security.
However, fate intervenes when her husband is hospitalized, offering Mala a brief respite from her suffering. This unexpected twist brings a rare moment of peace and reflection into her tumultuous life. As her husband begins to show signs of recovery, Mala is confronted with a life-altering decision. In a heart-wrenching monologue delivered to her unconscious husband, Mala bravely voices her suppressed emotions and dreams. This powerful declaration becomes a turning point, as she finally reclaims her freedom and happiness. Mala’s journey culminates in her liberation, embracing a hopeful future with her daughter.

Son of Happiness
Dominik Mirecki
Poland. 2025. 16 min

A single father raising a son with Down’s syndrome decides to fulfil his biggest dream of becoming a professional actor.