Step into a realm where desires transcend the ordinary, and myths come alive. From the intertwining of magic and fate, to the conflict between love and religious faith; from the blessings of the ancient Eastern gods, to the remote shackles of superstition: here, belief is both the light that guides and the shadow that haunts. As these queer characters navigate worlds shaped by both devotion and doubt, we learn what charts their journeys. The films in this programme quietly ask: What do you believe?

Followed by an in-person Q&A with filmmakers.

This programme is curated by Lubing Chen, Yudan Chen, and Xiaotian Chen, presented in partnership with the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities at the University of Sussex.