Screening Timetable – Monday 2nd March

2pm – 35 minutes

VESSEL OF RAIN 

Journalist Karina, driven by justice, enters the sacred land of Ise to expose Rikuto, a man accused of violence. But as his path reveals a pilgrimage of remorse, her investigation transforms into a meditation on guilt, forgiveness, and the quiet emergence of love.
Directed by
Yasushi Fuluichi

2.40pm – 20 minutes

Low Stress Day

Madi is a junior doctor who desperately needs a break. Her partner, Dana, takes her on a getaway with her friend group. Will Madi finally get the Low Stress Day she desires?
Directed by
Barnabus Walsh

5 pm – 80 minutes

Japanese idol group Colourful Diamond

This documentary follows Japanese idol group Colourful Diamond in their second year since debut. While living together and dreaming of a dome tour, the members take on a stage play that mixes fiction and nonfiction based on their real experiences. Playing both themselves and failed idols in a parallel world, they reflect on their identities and the pressures of the idol industry. Behind the sparkle lies a raw and honest look at youth, dreams, and the realities of being an idol in Japan.

Director Yuki Tsumura

7pm – 127 MINUTES

MY BUDDY BRUCE

Bruce, a promising scholar-athlete who had dreams of being both a dentist and an NBA player, is brutally killed by gang members in Cité Soleil, Haiti. One of his teammates and closest friends narrates this moving documentary that tells Bruce’s story, and sheds light on the gang violence currently plaguing Haiti.

Director Biography – Dave Ali Fils-Aimé