12th KFFC: EMW – Asian Canadian Fiction

Bridging cultures and defying borders, this program spotlights bold Asian Canadian fiction films that explore hybrid identities, diasporic narratives, and the fluidity of belonging. A reimagined evolution of the AmérAsia legacy, this category is “Where East Meets West”.

Our film lineup:

I Worry About My Teeth (Yolanda Chow, 2024, 5 min)

Mongrels (Jerome Yoo, 2024, 111 min)

Set in the 1990s, Mongrels is a portrait of an immigrant Korean family that is hired to rid their small Canadian prairie town of a feral dog infestation. Underneath it is a story of a broken, and dysfunctional family trying to find their way in a new world. The narrative is told in three chapters, through the perspectives of Sonny (the father), Ha-Joon (the son), and Hana (the daughter).

Please note that donations are optional and do not replace the purchase of a ticket—entry will only be granted to attendees with a valid ticket.