Coming of age story of two sisters Malwa and Khushan exploring and experiencing sexuality and attraction in their adolescent years. Living with their grandmother, Khushan always looks up to Malwa for her outspoken nature and courage. Soon a new girl arrives in Khushan's class and she starts developing feelings for her.

English

Malwa Khushan

Lin (41) is preparing her solo song performance for the Chinese New Year celebration at her church. She hopes to impress her community, but according to her mentor her performance isn’t connecting yet as she seems to be hiding herself. However when rumors start circulating about her son, who has not been to church for some time now, Lin is faced with a difficult choice; will she continue to hide her true self or choose to be open?

The Performance

“hi ading” is a poetic short that provides a glimpse into a love story. Speaking to their parents’ past selves, Dinaly asks and hopes that these past versions might help them realize that the decisions they may not understand are still made out of love.

Hi Ading

Manting, a Chinese woman in her early 60s, reconnects with the lesbian lover from her adolescence when one of her old classmates passes away. After classmates' reunion event in a karaoke bar, they end up spending a night together roaming in the city.

Manting

Jun, who passed away in an accident a year ago, comes to Earth as a ghost to say goodbye to his lover, Hyun.

Their Universe

The same-sex marriage bill has been passed! Jeongha (34 years old woman) is now proposed to her girlfriend hyeonjoo (34 years old woman), with whom she is living together. Jeongha dreams of a happy future with hyeonjoo, but things do not go as expected. The hypocritical society still regulates Jeongha and hyeonjoo’s relationship. With same-sex marriage legalized, the government asks for more responsibility and obligations from gay couples, demanding a property inheritance waiver, a guardian appointment permit, a medical examination, and even proof of homosexuality. Meanwhile, Jeongha has second thoughts about their marriage, feeling distant from hyeonjoo and her effort to earn a higher score on a test made based on pure stereotypes. On the day of their interview with the GMC, Gay Marriage Committee, Jeongha waits for hyeonjoo in the office. Despite her previous efforts for GMC approval, hyeonjoo does not show up. Will Jeongha and hyeonjoo be able to have a happy wedding?

A Happy Wedding

Same-sex marriage has been legalized. Jeongha prepares a wedding with her female partner while seeking recognition from the heterosexual-centered society.

In a church, the golden light hits a figure’s wing scars. Their rosary sways from one hand, as sounds of leather against skin rings throughout the air. As they reach the altar on their knees, their hands come together in lieu of prayer. They find themselves transported to a place where they share food offerings and intimate touches with another being.

Aking Senakulo

Massachusetts

Emergence: Queer Asian stories

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