Blue Gate Crossing 藍色大門

Film

Feature Film
35mm

A milestone in Taiwanese LGBTQ+ cinema, this coming-of-age drama explores the odd relationship that develops between two high school students.

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Programme History

Part of Queer East Festival 2020

Director: Chih-Yen Yee
Runtime: 85 Mins
Year: 2002
Country: Taiwan

A favourite with audiences and a milestone in Taiwanese LGBTQ+ cinema, this coming-of-age drama explores the odd-couple relationship that develops between high school students Meng (Lun-Mei Gwei) and Zhang (Bo-Lin Chen). The carefree Zhang is preoccupied with winning a swimming championship when Meng strikes up a friendship with him. Her goal is to set him up with her best friend, but heartache ensues when Zhang falls for Meng instead. As the pair’s relationship deepens, it becomes clear that Meng has been concealing a secret, and both teens must face up to the realization that their lives will head in different directions. Chih-Yen Yee’s lightly comic film is a bittersweet meditation on growing up, and marks the talented Gwei’s cinematic debut.