Writer-director Celine Song leaves the fantasy world of The Wheel of Time, which she scripted, to give us a heart-warming story set in the present world of the romantic, yet pragmatic. Divided into three parts, hers is a spiritual film, though that of Buddhism rather than Christianity. It is infused with such wisdom and restraint …
Peace by Chocolate (2021)
In this true refugee story a son’s dream of becoming a doctor conflicts with his father’s need for him to join in his chocolate business because only the son can speak English.
Come From Away (2017)
Filmed version of play describing the generous welcome the villagers of Gander Newfoundland gave to stranded passengers by 9/11.
Still Mine
A Canadian older couple deeply in love face the problem of the wife’s growing dementia. The husband builds a smaller house for them but faces an uphill battle against rule-obsessed bureaucrat.