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Storyline

When a teenage girl dreams of studying abroad, her father’s rejection threatens to derail her plans, forcing her to confront her family’s troubled past and find strength within herself to pursue her dreams.

In a series of 7 short films.

Online film available from March 20 to 24th

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Country

Canada

Language

English

Premiere

Ottawa Premiere

Duration

12’min

Genre

Short Narrative

Year

2025

Subtitles

None

Cast

Millie Davis, Chris Locke, Emma Hunter, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll

Synopsis

On a Friday afternoon, Faith learns she’s been selected for a prestigious overseas exchange program. Thrilled, she rushes home to share the news, only to find her mother has taken her sister to a doctor’s appointment. Later, at her father’s apartment, he refuses to sign the acceptance papers and her sister’s needs. Hurt and overwhelmed, Faith runs off, feeling invisible. Back home, she’s confronted with reminders of her sister’s struggles and breaks down. After a dreamlike vision of being on a gameshow Faith wakes with resolve, smooths out the crumpled letter, and signs it herself.

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Venue

  • La Nouvelle Scène
  • 333, Avenue King Edward
    Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7M5 Canada