Two Suns

两个太阳 (16mm to Digital)

LAI Yuqing

15 min
2023
Fiction
Mandarin, English
English and Chinese Subtitles

Content Advisory: This film contains scenes of nudity, tobacco use, lighting that may affect photosensitive viewers

3:00 PM, SUN, NOV 22

Innis Town Hall

Screening with Love Is a Book (22 min), Notes of a Crocodile (18 min), Whisperings of the Moon (85 min)

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Frank, a transgender male actor, navigates the intricate emotional journey of reconciling the tension between his identity and his personal relationships.

Selected for the 2024 Fountainhead competitive programme

Director

LAI Yuqing (she/they), originally from Fujian and born in Tianjin, China, pursued studies in New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. As a director, actor and musician, Yuqing has contributed to multiple short and feature films, with their works being shortlisted for prestigious festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival, BFI Flare, and Sundance Ignite finalists. Their debut film, Whisperings of the Moon (2025), premiered at the 30th Busan International Film Festival. This lesbian love story explores themes of love and separation. Yuqing's unique approach to finding and expressing reality is through innovative and experimental genres. With a diverse background and experience in creation and growth, their works focus on queer, women, love and real life.

Credits

DirectorLAI Yuqing
Principal CastColin REN, LAI Yuqing
ProducerLily YANG, Janet ZHENG
ScreenplayLAI Yuqing
CinematographerBrian NGUYEN
Production DesignerFrank DUAN
EditorHugh HU
SoundLOU Kun
MusicLoke RAHBEK, Frederik VALENTIN