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Directed by Can-zhao Lam;
China · 2026 · 15 min · Childhood; Country Life; Dance; Family; Gender Equity; Homosexuality; Queer Cinema; Relationship; Social issues; Women; Youth;
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
In a remote mining village plagued by nightly blackouts, Tia, a teenage girl, expresses herself through Michael Jackson's iconic dance moves on TikTok. When Wynne, a city woman, becomes her stepmother, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways.
About the film
In a remote mining village plagued by nightly blackouts, Tia, a teenage girl, expresses herself through Michael Jackson’s dance moves on TikTok. When Wynne, a city woman, becomes her stepmother, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways. The film is directed by Berlinale Award-winner Lam Can-zhao and stars renowned Chinese actress Jin Sha.
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RTV International Film Festival — Inaugural Online Edition · 2026