International Lesbian Shorts: Circle of Life (HKLGFF 2025)

“Circle of Life” is a selection of lesbian short films capturing the joys and struggles of self-discovery, growth, separation, and death across ages, weaving a cycle of life that reflects the life journey of lesbian couples.

Runtime 114 mins

HOW A RIVER IS BORN
Director: Luma FLÔRES
Brazil /2025 / 9 mins
Asian Premiere
Ayla awakens alone in the mountains and discovers the world and herself.

GLIMPSE
Director: Axel GONZÁLEZ
Mexico / 2025 / 13 mins
Asian Premiere
Soffa and Laura rethink their friendship after sharing a pretend kiss.

TWO TRAVELLING AUNTIES
Director: Christine SEOW
United Kingdom, Singapore / 2025 / 22 mins
Hong Kong Premiere
Two spirited seniors ditch conventional living for van life and embracing adventure.

I STOLE YOUR ASHES
Director: Felipe Olaya MEZA
Colombia / 2024 / 23 mins
Hong Kong Premiere
Isabel, 65 and widowed, steals her wife's ashes to say goodbye, challenging norms about love and grief.

FAREWELL, SARANGHAE, FAREWELL
Director: HONG Sunhye
Japan / 2024 / 26 mins
Hong Kong Premiere
Hitomi struggles with heartbreak when Naho leaves to pursue her K-pop dreams.

U FOR USHA
Director: Rohan KANAWADE
India / 2019 / 22 mins
Usha, a rural Indian farm worker, unexpectedly falls for a female teacher.

13/9/2025 SAT 12:35pm Premiere Elements
21/9/2025 SUN 12:45pm Broadway Cinematheque