Canada20245 MIN 33 SNo DialogueAnimation, Experimental, Open Captions
A dreamlike parable about immigration, Permit Garden follows a nameless child who toils to exit the garden. But as time goes on, they wonder if escape is even possible.
IN PERSON ACCESSIBILITY: This film is presented with open captions (all dialogue subtitled and sound cues indicated).
Yujia Shi*
Yujia Shi 施雨迦 is an animation filmmaker and visual artist based in Nova Scotia. Shi has directed animated shorts independently and with the National Film Board of Canada.
*In attendance
12 Nov, 2026 5:30 pm
TIFF Lightbox C4GA
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