An docudrama about male sex workers in Beijing, descending on parks, nightclubs and other public spaces to interview both real-life “rent boys” and actors posing as prostitutes. Their candid confessions provide a peek into Beijing’s street hustler culture, touching on common themes like gay rights, class disparities and the pursuit of real romance.
Directed by Zi’en Cui | Starring : Yang Gao, Haobin Liang, Bin Qiao, Yinghan Ge, Zhaoda Sun | Presented at N/A
Nie Bao played by Wu Gang is a poor painter who finds work in the house of the Cai family, whose wealth is built on the making of firecrackers. On her parents’ demise, Chun Zhi, the daughter, takes over the business. Raised as a man to effectively run the family business, Chun Zhi falls in love with Nie Bao, and faces for the first time, new sexual desires within her. However, their love is against all odds, and leads up to a dramatic end where Nie Bao is challenged to demonstrate his love for her in an explosive contest.
Directed by Ping He | Starring : Jing Ning, Gang Wu, Xiaorui Zhao, Yang Gao, Liang Zhao | Presented at Berlin Film Festival, San Sebastian Film Festival, Hawaii Film Festival
Chinese Cinema 