The read
It runs a compact 19m.
Synopsis
Working at a nightclub in Chengdu, a transgender Chinese woman receives an unexpected visit from her cousin informing her that the mother she has brushed aside, has died. As the only "son", she feels obligated to return to her birthplace for the sake of her family, even though she'll have to hide her true self from those that once shared her past.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Xiaoxi XuScreenplay
- Roberto F. CanutoScreenplay
- Xiaoxi XuDirector
- Roberto F. CanutoDirector
Cast
- Gu XiangLi Wanjing
- Celia Yinmeng YuWang Dandan
- Tian PengGuo Xiang
- Li LierongMother
- Chen JiaqiCui Xian
- Yao ZhexingManager
- Zhang ZhijiuBlonde Drag Queen
Stills
Themes
social commentarypsychological thrillereast asian leadhuman rightslgbttrans womantransgender rightsshort film