What We Inherit - Centerpiece Spotlight

Some inherit tradition. Some inherit pressure. Some inherit silence. This powerful Saturday afternoon spotlight explores generational legacy — the rituals, expectations, privileges, and wounds passed down to us. Through intimate storytelling, biting satire, and a sweeping feature drama, these films ask: what do we carry forward, and what do we choose to leave behind? Featured Films: Pan de Muerto (World Premiere) — Directed by Renata Calderon A tender story of a young Mexican girl and her strict grandmother bonding over the sacred tradition of making Pan de Muerto for Día de los Muertos — a reminder that inheritance can be love expressed through ritual. NEPO BABY (Canadian Premiere) — Directed by Khánh Nguyễn After clashing with her unsupportive father, a struggling Vietnamese actress makes a desperate wish for fame — and Buddha answers. A sharp and witty exploration of ambition, entitlement, and the cost of chasing validation. Calorie (BC Premiere) — Directed by Eisha Marjara World Premiere at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Goa. This emotionally charged feature follows three generations of women whose past and present collide during a transformative summer in India, revealing the hidden weight of family, body, and memory. Together, these films examine inheritance in all its forms — cultural, emotional, spiritual, and systemic — and the choices we make when legacy becomes burden. Panel: What We Inherit, What We Consume 3:30 – 4:00 PM This thoughtful conversation dives into generational trauma, cultural tradition, privilege, and systemic power. How do inherited narratives shape our identities? And how can filmmakers interrogate legacy without losing compassion?

  • Eisha Marjara, Khánh Nguyễn, and Renata Calderon.
  • 165 minutes
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