Opening Program & Shorts Block 1: "Falling Apart and Coming Together"

A Cure For All Things

Jiawei finds a mysterious vial in her late mother's fridge, transforming her into their ancestors and descendants. A Cure for All Things is a story of what we leave out and what we leave behind.

Evan at the Crack of Dawn

When Evan wakes up in the middle of the desert, he has no memory of how he ended up there. While searching for help, he meets Dawn, a dry humored & not-so-angelic messenger angel assigned to guide him home. The two must work together to get back to their lives but soon find out it's not going to be a walk in the clouds.

Smiling Buddha

Being the only person in the family who is available to take care of her Alzheimer’s grandma, Jay has to conquer her deepest fear- being forgotten by her loved one.

Taiwanese Cha Cha Cha

Two young girls set out for a secret journey against their parents’ will in order to reconnect back with their grandparents. Their encounter encourages each other, turning the ridiculed and doubted journey into a meaningful and unexpected adventure.

Carrie Fisher Is Dead

A young boy acquires a fish named Carrie Fisher. Then she dies.

Hello From Taiwan

When Taiwanese American 5-year-old Christy and her mom reunite with her father and two older sisters at the airport after a year of separation, the cracks between them grow even wider. Through Christy’s eyes, we explore the struggles of the family attempting to reconnect.

Short Block 1 Intro

WELCOME TO KINDRED

OPENING SEGMENT – Festival Introduction & Opening Panel

OPENING PANEL

Featuring Joan Huang, Jay Chern, and Chris Au

COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Hochie Tsai – Taiwanese-American.org

FILMMAKER UPDATE

Tom Huang – 2019 TAFF Pitch Competition Winner