WOW FILM FESTIVAL
FILMS 2025
Satu - Year of the Rabbit (12A) + Live Q&A
Director: Joshua Trigg
UK, Laos, 2024, 93', Lao with English subtitles (DS)
Welsh Premiere
Amid the untamed landscapes of Laos, a bomb forces Satu, a resilient child laborer, to flee his village. Joined by Bo, a compassionate photojournalist, he journeys north to find his long-lost mother. Shot on luminous 16mm film during the pandemic, this heartfelt road movie blends survival and hope, celebrating local talent and the vibrant beauty of Southeast Asia. Satu captures the spirit of perseverance against overwhelming odds, reflecting both the challenges and rewards of its remarkable production journey. A 'Made in Wales' film by Joshua Trigg.
The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the film's director.
'Trigg beautifully captures the beauty and simplicity of Laos.' - Film Threat
⭐Golden Shika Award for Best Film - Nara International Film Festival 2024
⭐Maverick Award Nominee - 2024 British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
⭐Shortlisted for the UNESCO Gandhi Medal - 2024 India International Film Festival
