Four Asian short films will be screened during the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival which will take place from October 17 – 21, 2023 in St. John, Newfoundland, Canada.

Blood by Vathana Suganya Suppiah – UK | 2023 – 10 minutes
Against the backdrop of a Tamil coming-of-age ceremony where fertility is celebrated, menstruation is shunned and infertility is silenced, Shanti struggles to keep a secret. (SJIWFF 2023)

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Gianna by Kait Schuster – USA | 2023 – 11 minutes
At the advice of her sliding-scale therapist, Gina spends the day with her inner saboteur, Gianna. (SJIWFF 2023)

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Return to Youth by Mel Sangyi Zhao – China, USA | 2023 – 17 minutes
Bing, a feisty former dancer in her 50s, begins to reflect on her age and sexual pleasure after a salon manager suggests getting vaginal rejuvenation surgery. (SJIWFF 2023)

The Mess We’re in by Jamie Lam – Canada | 2023 – 11 minutes
Still living in the hoarder’s house she grew up in, young adult Dara lives day to day with her mother peacefully—most of the time. When a friend visits from out of town, Dara contemplates what it means to stay and what she could lose if she goes. (SJIWFF 2023)

More information: https://www.womensfilmfestival.com/