The story of siblings Ria (Deasy Ratnasari) and Rudi (Johan Saimima), who, along with Rudi’s wife Henny (Alba Fuad), kill their aunt Emma (Yenny Farida) for an inheritance. The wealth does not bring blessings as expected, only the haunting feelings of guilt and regret. Henny goes into a mental hospital and changes into a monster, while the other two are haunted by visions of the dead auntie and face a horrible death.
Complex relationships between mothers and daughters are far from a new concept, whether the strain comes from abandonment, beliefs, or trauma. In My Only Wish, an Incluvie Film Festival submission, Brenda Gutierrez’s take on her character’s maternal divide comes in the form of abandonment.
The message to take away from 'Causeway' is that toxic masculinity can manifest in anyone, no matter what their gender identity is.
Animation as a medium of storytelling can be thought to be open to all ages and as I hope my readings will reveal, they could be interpreted as transgender stories.
The death of Grace's father brings challenges as the family tries to preserve their ranch.
The 1950s lesbian romance is stunning, emotional, restrained, and, simply put, one of the best movies I’ve ever seen depicting a woman-loving-woman (WLW) relationship.
Cartoon Saloon is an animation studio that should be appreciated more. They tell unique stories with unique animation, proving that 2D animation is still alive and well.
