Couch-Surfing: Five Indie Films to Satisfy Your Travel Cravings

Couch-Surfing: Five Indie Films to Satisfy Your Travel Cravings

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Ramen Shop

Satisfying more than just hunger, Ramen Shop explores the
pivotal role of food in understanding and honouring your roots.
After the death of his father who ran a much-loved ramen store in
Japan,
Masato journeys to Singapore,
where he reconnects with a long-lost grandmother in the kitchen.
Just note, you may get hungry as fish curries, bak kut teh (a pork
rib broth) and whole crabs dance across your screen. It’s not all
sentimental scenes and shots of spicy soup bowls, however. On
Masato’s culinary pilgrimage, he faces up to the effects of the
Japanese occupation of Singapore. Food for thought, indeed.

Watch it here


Porro Hecho en Colombia

Transport yourself to the eclectic streets of Colombia
with this music-fuelled documentary. Directed by Latin
Grammy-nominated artist Adriana Lucía, this vibrant film explores
the history, spirit and culture of Córdoba, Colombia. Against a
backdrop of infectious songs and a contagious rhythm that’ll have
you swapping your slippers for sequins, you’ll witness how porro –
a music style that originated from the Caribbean region of
Colombia
– evolved and shaped the community.

Watch it here


Just Meet

Take a break from virtual gallery viewings and deep-dive into
the world of iconic architect Tadao Ando. Responsible for shaping
Japanese architecture and considered one of the world’s most
influential visionaries, Ando takes us on an intimate tour of his
artistic journey. From his self-built studio in
Osaka
, Japan he travels to Casa Wabi – a design-driven artists’ retreat on
Mexico‘s
Pacific Coast – where he plays with natural elements and geometric
patterns. Scattered across Japan, some of the architect’s most
notable works include the serene Church on the Water in Hokkaido
and the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan, perched on Osaka Bay – all
worthy of an IRL visit.

Watch it here


A Secret in the Box

Delving into the literary veins of a country helps to understand
its psyche. Getting under the skin of post-war
Ecuador
through politically focused journalism, A Secret in the
Box uses a dreamed-up literary figure – Marcelo Chiriboga – to
explore the South American country’s identity. Dubbed a “tropical
Kafta”, he visits different Ecuadorian cities and showcases a
captivating reel of archived footage in a journey that stretches
the boundaries of fact and fiction.

Watch it here


The Nightingale

A heart-warming tale that touches upon our longing for
simplicity and heightening our love for the great outdoors (while
watching from the great indoors), Nightingale is a humbling tale of
values and heritage. Zhi Gen is an elderly farmer who wishes to
fulfil a promise to his late wife by travelling back to their
hometown. At the request of his estranged son, he’s to take his
spoilt, iPad-addicted granddaughter along too. While the early
parts of the film traverse the glittering cityscapes of Beijing,
the real beauty is seen when grandfather and granddaughter complete
their road trip to Yangshuo, a striking rural province dotted with
enchanting lakes, forests and rice paddies.

Watch it here

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