The Box

When radiant and mischievous thirteen year old Tiana meets just moved Char who has difficulty settling into the new neighbourhood, she quickly takes the new friend under her wing. Soothed by Tiana’s mellow disposition to the big scary world outside, the two become inseparable in a matter of weeks navigating the ups and downs of early adulthood together. Yet, eventually, the two lose contact when Tiana isolates herself from everyone after a sudden tragedy hits. Years go by and a shared friendship seems to fade until one day, a young salesman with a mysterious box shows up to Tiana’s front door

Directed by Lisa Danilkovych, The Box leans on a strong ensemble — Jun Jun Liang, Leya Gooly, Xavian Daflaar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.