Film-Forward

Family drama

Father Mother Sister Brother

Three bittersweet tales of shifting identities speak to how individuals adapt within families in Jim Jarmusch’s latest, poignant, and subtle work.

Come Closer

The depth and nuance of loss are well-rendered in Israeli filmmaker Tom Nesher’s directorial debut.

Sentimental Value

A home is a main character and the fulcrum for a splintered family of artists.

If You See Something

An Iraqi doctor seeking asylum in the United States faces multiple crises, including a kidnapping.

Blue Heron, Glenrothan, Sink, The Smashing Machine | TIFF 2025

With more than 200 feature films playing out over 11 days, and depending on the viewer’s stamina, there are countless variations of what to see.

Drowning Dry

A moody, intriguing picture about a family vacation that turns into a nightmare.

On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

Director Rungano Nyoni creates a rich and intriguing world that reveals a fraught family drama through the lens of a specific community.

Endless Summer Syndrome

The tense thriller explores the hidden truths beneath the surface of a seemingly placid, affluent family.

Hard Truths

To Pansy (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), the world is full of dangers. People constantly need berating, and everyone and everything seems to conspire against her.