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Cast: Sarah Tither-Kaplan, Kelly Connaire, Bonnie Jean Tyer

Director: Bonnie Jean Tyer

Writer: Travis Cox, Loren Hayes, Katie Lynn Stoddard

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It’s a complex drama, a realist film teetering on the edge of the uncanny, whose very title points the way towards the idea that there are shades of grey in every judgment we make. 

It is arguably opaque and contrived, and will possibly exasperate as many as it intrigues, but I found it rippling around in my mind long after the final, extended shot with its two figures receding into the mist.

In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, not far from Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. 

Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of a talent agency’s plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby, offering city residents a comfortable “escape” to the snowy wilderness. 

When two company representatives arrive and ask for local guidance, Takumi becomes conflicted in his involvement, as it becomes clear that the project will have a pernicious impact on the community. Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s follow up to his Academy Award®-winning DRIVE MY CAR is a foreboding fable on humanity's mysterious, mystical relationship with nature. 

As sinister gunshots echo from the forest, both the locals and representatives confront their life choices and the haunting consequences they have.

"Shortcomings" is a captivating and thought-provoking independent film that delves into the complexities of relationships, identity, and cultural expectations. Directed by an acclaimed filmmaker, the movie offers a nuanced exploration of the human experience, highlighting the struggles and shortcomings that often shape our lives.

Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Adrian Tomine, "Shortcomings" follows the story of Ben Tanaka, a disenchanted Japanese-American man living in San Francisco. Ben grapples with his insecurities, anxieties, and the feeling of being stuck in his own life. As he navigates through his relationships with his girlfriend Miko, his best friend Alice, and other acquaintances, the film unravels the intricate dynamics of love, desire, and cultural identity.

"Shortcomings" is a compelling and thought-provoking movie that explores the intricacies of human relationships and the limitations we impose on ourselves. With its relatable characters, intelligent storytelling, and social commentary, the film offers a rich cinematic experience that resonates long after the credits roll.

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim). After an ambush, Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save Kinley’s life. 

When Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given safe passage to America as promised, he must repay his debt by returning to the war zone to retrieve them before the Taliban hunts them down first.