A masseur has very capable "electrical" hands for the women who come to him. He begins to take a special interest in three of his clients to whom he offers treatment in a more intimate setting, his mother in-law's apartment. A series of misunderstandings, intrigues and some wrong timings lead him to be falsely accused of rape.
Treated like a granter of wishes for those earning out of retelling the same tragedy, Marilyn looks like she's caged in different stages of trauma for us to stare at, instead of someone we’ve finally allowed to rest in peace.
When it comes down to it, The English explores what happens when power is unchecked and how those who seem powerless, have more strength than most through their convictions for justice.
This powerful story shines with poetic animation, an exploration of deeper truths, and the protagonist's complex search for identity.
Baggage’s experimental mixed formats visualized a woman’s brave inner journey of visiting the museum of her fragmented memories.
"Up" features one of Pixar's few Asian-American heroes and explores the institutionalized hardships elderly people face. Also, Dug is a good boy.
"Driveways" is a nuanced portrait of an Asian American family, touching on themes of loss, growth, and belonging.
