If you're interested in the Chinese communist approach to queer and gender politics then you should watch it.
The level of discourse around this movie, even from self professed feminists, is pathetic and shallow.
If you like to read metaphors and symbolism, then it would be spoilers for me to explain more.
Yes and no, it is an English language film, and in my opinion it was never really made for Chinese audiences.
Everything is queer-coded but heavy handed to say the least.
There are many odd and jarring things about this movie, but you have to assume those are intentional.
If you're interested in the Chinese communist approach to queer and gender politics then you should watch it.
The level of discourse around this movie, even from self professed feminists, is pathetic and shallow.
If you like to read metaphors and symbolism, then it would be spoilers for me to explain more.
Was it likely unpopular in China because it took risks regarding gender and sexuality?
Yes and no, it is an English language film, and in my opinion it was never really made for Chinese audiences.
Everything is queer-coded but heavy handed to say the least.
There are many odd and jarring things about this movie, but you have to assume those are intentional.