William in White Shirt portrays a young man contending with life in a difficult neighborhood of Vancouver. In observing his various daily encounters, the film explores his lighthearted approach towards the transitions he is living through.

William in White Shirt

Isolde is a support caseworker trainee working in Toronto. She’s still adjusting to the protocols and challenges of her job when she’s assigned to Eric, a man charged with theft and awaiting a court hearing.

Fail to Appear

Rashid, a doctor from Syria, struggles to adjust to his life in Canada after five years in Toronto’s Thorncliffe Park with his wife Farah and son Ammar. He tries to hold on to his old identity by working as an unlicensed doctor for his neighbours. While Farah becomes more involved in their local community, tensions between her and Rashid begin to take their toll on their fragile marriage.