Southeast Asian interest
Films from Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. A separate list of films from the Philippines can be found here.
Sun, Nov 8
Will You Still Be My Friend
Directed by Lu Po-shun
Jun, a naive thirteen-year-old boy from a village in southern Taiwan, shares a secret bond with his best friend, Jasper, who moved from Singapore with his parents after they began buying land for solar farms in the village.
7:00 pm
AMC UTC 14
Tue, Nov 10
We Are Born Good
Directed by Yeung Leung Chuen
A restaurant mishap leads to a feud between Wing-kat and Zoey, who engage in a cycle of revenge. However, they do not anticipate that the real harm would come from those closest to them.
5:50 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
We Are All Strangers
Directed by Anthony Chen
When 21-year-old Junyang’s relationship with his girlfriend takes an unexpected and life-altering turn, the young couple is forced to face the realities of adulthood far sooner than anticipated.
6:25 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Wed, Nov 11
We Are All Strangers
Directed by Anthony Chen
When 21-year-old Junyang’s relationship with his girlfriend takes an unexpected and life-altering turn, the young couple is forced to face the realities of adulthood far sooner than anticipated.
1:00 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Gohan
Directed by Atta Hemwadee, Baz Poonpiriya, Chayanop Boonprakob
For ten years, a stray dog roamed with nothing but a pure heart – a heart that carried him through an odyssey of love, loyalty, and the enduring bond between man and dog – a bond that will echo in our hearts forever.
5:00 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Thu, Nov 12
Hearing
Directed by Lê Bảo
Ninh installs decibel meters in public spaces and homes, and observes the silence that haunts relationships. His fear of losing connection to his loved ones forces Ninh to face life’s unpredictable rhythms.
7:45 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Gohan
Directed by Atta Hemwadee, Baz Poonpiriya, Chayanop Boonprakob
For ten years, a stray dog roamed with nothing but a pure heart – a heart that carried him through an odyssey of love, loyalty, and the enduring bond between man and dog – a bond that will echo in our hearts forever.
7:55 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Fri, Nov 13
Ah Girl
Directed by Ang Geck Geck Priscilla
Since her parents separated, Ah Girl has lived in a small flat with her younger sister, her Dad who works night shifts, and her irritable Grandmother. One night, Mum asks Ah Girl to choose to live with her, and Ah Girl becomes increasingly aware that her family life is not normal.
6:00 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Baby Jackfruit Baby Guava
Directed by Nông Nhật Quang
When an unplanned baby enters the lives of a conservative mother, neurodivergent daughter, and detached gay son, the trio travels back in time through their diaries and family photos to mend ruptured bonds.
6:40 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Will You Still Be My Friend
Directed by Lu Po-shun
Jun, a naive thirteen-year-old boy from a village in southern Taiwan, shares a secret bond with his best friend, Jasper, who moved from Singapore with his parents after they began buying land for solar farms in the village.
8:55 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Sat, Nov 14
Narrative
Directed by Anocha Suwichakornpong
As Thailand’s justice system continues to suppress efforts toward civic accountability, NARRATIVE weaves together the testimony of family members of the murdered activists. The result is a haunting meditation on truth, justice, and the unfinished work of history.
12:40 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Ah Girl
Directed by Ang Geck Geck Priscilla
Since her parents separated, Ah Girl has lived in a small flat with her younger sister, her Dad who works night shifts, and her irritable Grandmother. One night, Mum asks Ah Girl to choose to live with her, and Ah Girl becomes increasingly aware that her family life is not normal.
3:00 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Ba’s Book
Directed by Ashley Da-Lê Duong
After a father writes a memoir in the form of letters to his daughter about his harrowing experiences of the Vietnam War and the Iranian Revolution, the daughter responds by making a film.
7:30 pm
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley









