When a bomb endangers the Pha Tang temple, 'Satu' an orphan child laborer decides to head north through the rich and feral landscape of Laos in search of his long lost mother with his new photojournalist friend 'Bo'.
Director - Joshua Trigg
Joshua Trigg is a visionary filmmaker whose debut feature, Satu - Year of the Rabbit, has garnered international acclaim for its poignant exploration of identity and transformation. The film has achieved remarkable success, including a shortlist for the BIFA Raindance Maverick Award, nominations for Best Directorial Debut at both BIFA and Raindance, and the Naomi Kawase Golden Shika Award at the 2024 Nara International Film Festival. It has also won Best Cinematography at the Cambodia International Film Festival and screened at prestigious festivals such as Aesthetica and Flickers Rhode Island. With a background in film and photography, Trigg's emotionally resonant storytelling and cinematic vision mark him as a rising talent in contemporary cinema.