Satu - Year of the Rabbit (PG)

Satu is a poetic and visually stunning road movie that follows a young orphan and a teenage photojournalist as they journey across Laos in search of identity, belonging, and connection.

After 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'.

Shot on 16mm with local producer Lee Phongsavanh and a largely local cast and crew, the film overcame significant production challenges—including scarce resources, broken equipment, and pandemic restrictions—to emerge as a visually rich and emotionally resonant debut. Satu has since earned international recognition, including the Golden Shika Grand Prix at the Nara International Film Festival and multiple BIFA nominations.

Cast: Sonedala Sihavong, Maikham Livong, Itthiphone Sonepho

Director: Joshua Trigg

★★★★"a deeply profound, immersive journey you won’t regret hitching a ride for." MOVIE MARKER

★★★★ "Trigg beautifully captures the beauty and simplicity of Laos." FILM THREAT