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Film still of two children from the movie Maika

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May 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm
$10 for Opening Night Film on Friday
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

Maika

Things could be better for 8-year-old Hung, who is grieving the loss of his mother, who died a year ago. His relationship with his father is strained, his best friend is moving away, and to top it all off, a greedy landlord is bullying his father to force them out of their apartment. He finds solace by watching the night sky from the roof of his apartment building. One night, he witnesses a meteor shower and an errant falling star that lands in the nearby countryside. He investigates, but instead of finding a fallen star, he meets a new friend, and he decides to do everything he can to help her.

Written and directed by Sundance Film Festival alumnus Ham Tran (Journey from the Fall, 2006 Sundance Film Festival), Maika is inspired by the 1978 children’s TV show from Czechoslovakia of the same name. With gorgeous scenery, a fast-paced narrative, and charismatic performances, this Vietnamese sci-fi film for kids is a fun-filled adventure that touches on universal themes of friendship, family, and compassion.

– 2022 Sundance Film Festival

Directed by: Ham Tran
Runtime: 105 minutes
Year: 2022
Country: Vietnam
Rating: Not Rated
Language: Vietnamese
Subtitles: English
Cast: Phu Truong Lai, Diep Anh Chu, Tin Tin, Ngoc Tuong, Kim Nha

Official Selection:

2022 Sundance Film Festival
2022 Seattle International Film Festival

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May 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm
$10 for Opening Night Film on Friday
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

Whether you love to watch films, want to explore the hands on activities at the Clubhouse, or do both, a day pass is your access to the Festival!

Each day pass includes the following perks: In-person films on a first come, first served basis

  • Clubhouse activities.
  • Free UTA transit to the Festival at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center in Taylorsville
 

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