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Queer East · 2026

Queer East 2026

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A Drop In The Ocean

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When we crash against the bright surface, it is with the physical sensation that we have been in a different world.

Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
A documentary following two competitive freediving athletes. One is focused on breaking the deepest record in Asia, while the other aspires to claim the crown of Taiwan's top freediver. Both have received invitations to compete in the prestigious Blue Hole Vertical Blue Depth Competition.

(Country: Taiwan; Year: 2025; Director: Holo Wang)

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Isan Odyssey

A documentary about Mor Lam, a type of folk music that originated in Laos and continues to be popular in Isan, Thailand’s largest yet poorest region.

(Country: Thailand; Year: 2026; Director: Thunska Pansittivorakul)

Queer As Punk

In Malaysia, where LGBT identities face legal challenges, a trans man named Faris and his punk band defy norms. They tour, perform, and protest, showcasing resilience, camaraderie, and the rebellious punk ethos amid societal constraints.

(Country: Malaysia, Indonesia; Year: 2025; Director: Yihwen Chen)

Where Comes Mulan

The filmmaker returns to her ancestral village in Huangpi, Wuhan, the purported hometown of Mulan, to explore the ways in which the legendary warrior has been remembered or forgotten in everyday life.

(Country: China, Hong Kong, Netherlands; Year: 2026; Director: Tianyi Zheng; Writer: Qiaochu Guo, Tianyi Zheng; Stars: Qiaochu Guo, Tianyi Zheng)