December 2, 2020
The Other Side
Josh Leong - 19, Sofia Bara - 20, Tom Ingwersen - 21
New York
Days before his 18th birthday, Abel (Ethan Herisse, "When They See Us") finds himself about to age out of his orphanage and leave his younger brother, Kiya, behind. But when a prospective adopting couple threatens to break their relationship apart, the brothers wrestle with the reality of never being adopted. Inspired by a true story.
The Other Side screened as part of Palpable Performances during NFFTY 2020.
To learn more about the real issues that inspired the film, you can check out the Learning Companion Guide and more information at theothersideshortfilm.com.
LISTEN TO JOSH, SOFIA AND TOM ON THE OFFICIAL NFFTY PODCAST: EP 303
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FOLLOW THE FILM AND THE TEAM:
@theothersidefilm2020
Josh: @josh_leong
Sofia: @sofiabara_
Tom: @tomingwersen