Home Is Distant Shores Film Festival At The Cary Theater: Stories That Stay With You
Three film blocks, real conversations, and a day that quietly sticks with you.
Shannon
May 04, 2026
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Spend your Saturday inside stories that travel farther than your weekend plans. The Home Is Distant Shores Film Festival returns May 9 with three film blocks, each followed by Q&As with filmmakers and community voices. It’s part movie marathon, part meaningful hangout.
Curious what’s playing? Take a peek at the full schedule. Ready to commit to a day of powerful storytelling? Grab your tickets here.
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