Becoming Human / Chiet Chea Manusa - 2026 SIFF Capsule Review

The Movie: Becoming Human / Chiet Chea Manusa

Capsule Review:

A very slow and contemplative journey through death, life, family, relationships, and reincarnation. Polen Ly's award winning debut feature film is absolutely worth the effort and is filled with two very strong performances from Piseth Chhun and Savorn Serak who also makes her debut in the film.

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Mortal Kombat II - Movie Review

The Movie: Mortal Kombat II

The Director: Simon McQuoid

The Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada

The Story: The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

Exit 8 - Movie Review

The Movie: Exit 8

The Director: Genki Kawamura

The Cast: Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kôchi, Kotone Hanase, Naru Asanuma, Nana Komatsu

The Story: A man becomes increasingly desperate when he realizes he is trapped in a subway station, needing to complete a mission to get out.

undertone - Movie Review

The Movie: undertone

The Director: Ian Tuason

The Cast: Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco, Michèle Duquet

The Story: The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.

Project Hail Mary - Movie Review

The Movie: Project Hail Mary

The Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller

The Cast: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub, Priya Kansara

The Story: Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship, light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key.