Patrick Smietanka

When a pharmacy delay leaves her without the anxiety medication she depends on, the facade begins to crack. At a seemingly normal house party, surrounded by friends and small talk, Diana fights to stay present as the walls close in. What starts as mild discomfort escalates into a silent unraveling, culminating in a panic attack that’s been lurking just beneath the surface.

Vini is a university student who is in a tough spot in his life. He lacks companionship, is severely introverted and anxiety-ridden. When the state of his well-being is far from healthy he meets Emma, a bubbly, extroverted blind girl who he initially wants nothing to do with. A couple of coincidental meetings later, Vini’s quietness starts to crack, and he learns to get out of his shell and begins to find happiness. Vini’s problems seem to be a thing of the past but soon enough his journey to find himself reveals the truths he may not want to know.

During the Korean War, Canadian soldier Frank Richardson finds himself cut off from his unit after abandoning his post. Haunted by his choice, he attempts to regroup, sensing an unsettling familiarity in the moment. When his closest friend’s life is threatened, Frank must confront the cost of staying alive.

On a scenic hike, three friends’ bond unravels when one discovers they’ve been excluded from a group chat, sparking a hilariously petty fallout over digital loyalty and friendship.