Death by Hanging

A 16-year-old girl takes her parents hostage after they miss her big jump-roping competition.

A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit.

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.

Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.

Leo and Angela Russo live a simple life in Queens, surrounded by their overbearing Italian-American family. When their son finds success on his high school basketball team, Leo tears the family apart trying to make it happen.