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Performance

Country: Netherlands, Language: Mandarin, Dutch, 20 mins

Original Title

Het Optreden
  • Director: Claire Zhou
  • Writer: Claire Zhou
  • Producer: Sophie Blotnicki, Sabine Brian, Dennis Cornelisse, Alex Doff, Mariette Plasmans, Boudewijn Rosenmuller, Jiska Samson, Tom Sebus, Sander van den Bergh

CGiii Comment

If the actual performance was earth-shattering that alone would have elevated this film onto an other level. Sadly, it wasn't.

Just one more tale of a selfish trans teen.


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The(ir) Blurb...

Lin is preparing her solo performance for the Chinese New Year celebration at her church. When rumors start circulating about her son, she is faced with a difficult choice: will she hide or show her true self?

Cast & Characters

Jenny Hsia (as Yenny)
Aaron Wan (as Tong)
Donna Tang (as Latang)
Lesley Wang (as Lin)