Universal Language
dir. Matthew Rankin · 2024
Life is a journey of unexpected discoveries that can lead to deeper connections and understanding among people.
Negin and Nazgol stumble upon a sum of money frozen in the icy sidewalk of Winnipeg, igniting a whimsical quest to retrieve it. Meanwhile, Massoud leads a group of bewildered tourists through the city’s historic sites, while Matthew embarks on a mysterious journey to reconnect with his estranged mother. Watching this film feels like wandering through a dreamscape where the absurd and the poignant coexist, inviting laughter and reflection in equal measure.
Winter. Somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg. Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen deep within the sidewalk ice and try to find a way to get it out. Massoud leads a group of befuddled tourists upon an increasingly-strange walking tour of Winnipeg historic sites. Matthew leaves his job at the Québec government and embarks upon a mysterious journey to visit his estranged mother.
