Star, a suicidal teen now too old for foster care, develops a candid rapport with An, a student from Shanghai who is assigned to watch her while she is in hospital. A nightly exchange of secrets, text messages and possessions quickly expands the boundaries of their relationship, altering their inner chemistry.
Gilded by a soundscape that interweaves work by emerging and pioneering electronic musicians, Queens of the Qing Dynasty is an offbeat ode to neurodiversity and genderqueer individuals who refuse to conform. Director Ashley McKenzie’s blend of formalism and gritty realism does not fail to surprise and treats the audience to flashes of visual and conceptual poetry. Her cast is entirely composed of first-time actors who convincingly convey how unique every individual is, both in how they see the world and how they relate to others. Ziyin Zheng in the role of An graciously embodies a mix of idiosyncrasy and frankness that makes them an ideal confidante for Star (Sarah Walker). They have what it takes to be on the receiving end of the scrutinising gaze of Star, who sees through conventions and never ceases to be amazed at life’s bewildering events. Veering on slapstick, Walker’s performance will not go unnoticed.
吕晓禾,梁丹妮
成奎安 杨玉梅 姜皓文 邵兵
孙逢苑,马邵男,张漫文,李佳凌
扎克·埃夫隆,霍特·麦克卡兰尼,哈里斯·迪金森,斯坦利·西蒙斯,毛拉·蒂尔内,迈克尔·哈尔尼,斯科特·英尼斯,小萨尔瓦多·格雷罗,朱利安·杜尔西·维达,卡齐·路易斯·塞雷吉诺,瑞恩·尼梅司,莉莉·詹姆斯,凯文·安东,杰瑞米·艾伦·怀特,迈克尔·帕帕约翰,布雷迪·皮尔斯
刘德华,张敏,邱淑贞,吴孟达,陈惠敏,秦沛,关海山,龙方
西田尚美,寄川歌太,久保阳香,忍成修吾,市川实和子,栗林蓝希,细田佳央太,鎌田らい樹,大友一生,上原实矩,芦川诚,中野周平,片桐仁