Movies: Self discovery

It is the story of a 21-year-old girl who begins to question her choices in life and think about what it would be like if she took new paths. In that time span she embarks on a journey of introspection with questions such as: Who am I? What do I wan...

The Metaphor That Became a Room is a psychological drama exploring identity, communication, and the struggle for self-understanding. Divided into two parts, the film first delves into the protagonist’s frustration with the urge to persuade others, re...

An openly gay filmmaker goes on a conservative religious pilgrimage to Haifa, Israel with his family....

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When Roger Lee slips on his front steps, he has no idea the fall will send him spiralling into the darkest chapter of his life. Injured, and drowning in despair, he hits rock bottom—until he discovers the power of his own words. Through pain, he find...

In this documentary, 6 protagonists tell their personal experiences of abortion and sterilization, from unplanned pregnancy to a happy mother and vice versa from the wanted child to regretting motherhood....

In a vibrant yet dystopian Dubai, aspiring writer Carol struggles with her perfectionism while stuck in a mundane job. Her carefree boyfriend, Nicolas, challenges her high standards, leading to conflicts that heighten her insecurities. With support f...

Comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti explores the world of new age and alternative therapies in a quest for self-knowledge, enlightenment and happiness. With her puppet Monkey as the voice of scepticism, Nina undergoes naked yoga, laughter therapy a...

Far beneath the beautiful sea, a unique whale sings a song that is all his own. Based on the award winning picture book, "52 - A Tale of Loneliness"...

Nina, mid 20’s, is a visual artist whose art depicts the feminine beauty of all women but struggles with self-identity as a multicultural millennial woman. While flipping through social media her frustration leads her to brood over old photos of comp...

Experiencing unexplained blackouts, an ex-military alcoholic desperately tries to stop them to save his marriage, only to discover they are triggered by a trauma his mind is fighting to forget....

Abu and Nuwas are two teenage boys in boarding school. With different characters, both try to keep a secret between them while grappling with the challenges of bullying and self-discovery in a time of uncertainty and self-doubt....

Every day, Australian Damien Rider is haunted by his abusive childhood. Determined to find his peace, and ensure it happens to no other child, Damien sets upon an 800km solo paddle from his home in Coolangatta to Bondi Beach....

Music is Melody's biggest obsession; she can hardly live without it. After meeting this new guy at a record store, Melody's life is flipped upside down. Her love for music begins to fade and she spirals into a depression as she struggles to find a wa...

An idle, Arab American stoner discovers a portal to the war memories of his mother's past while doing the laundry chore....

Alejandra returns to Peru. She discovers that her father is alive and in prison. Soon, her journey will become a voyage of inner discovery that will bring her closer to her father, her country, and her own identity....

Newbie professional wrestling trainee Thom overcomes personal struggles and undergoes a mental and physical transformation through his dedication to the sport in this moving documentary film....

Everyday Is Like Sunday is a comedy/drama aiming the lens at post-collegiate characters stuck between their imminently-ending youth and impending adulthood. The film follows Mark, Jason, and Flora, as they realistically attempt to pull themselves out...

A split worm searches for his bottom half....

Ah-Kuan, a teenager who grew up in a single-parent family, could not find warmth in his family, so he turned to friendship and love for solace. However, for the sake of friendship, he was caught in a dangerous storm and almost lost his life in the st...