![]() A great tribute to Taiwan’s recent legalisation of same-sex marriage, less than a year before the film’s release. The film went on to receive five Golden Horse Award nominations and became the highest-grossing LGBTQ film in Taiwan’s history. Set in the 1980s when martial law saw its end in Taiwan, two male students-Jia Han (played by Edward Chen) and Wang Bo To a.k.a Birdy (portrayed by Tseng Jing-Hua)-fall in love while dealing with the struggles of family pressure, homophobia, and social stigma. ![]() ![]() These artistic expressions transcend societal perceptions of gender and raises awareness of the struggles within the LGBTQ community.įorget Stonewall and the New York City pride parade, we’re celebrating pride month in Asia with these queer films. While we still have a long way to go in terms of legislation, the arts have created a safe space for artists to explore gender fluidity. Taiwan’s legalisation of same-sex marriage demonstrates Asia’s path towards progressiveness and a more inclusive society. Although the LGBTQ community is still highly stigmatised worldwide, especially in Asian societies, auteurs have sought to shed light on this matter through the art of filmmaking
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