
Li Wei-kai has been married for seven years, yet the couple remains childless. Medical examinations revealed that his low sperm count is the cause, making natural conception impossible. This has sent his mother—back in the south—into a frenzy; she has tirelessly pursued every possible avenue, from praying to deities and seeking out folk remedies.
Despite its glaring flaws, First Girl I Loved is not entirely undeserving of a watch. For people who can handle the more difficult aspects of the story and graphic scenes, it is worth looking into. It’s not a film worthy of rewatch, but it may still resonate somewhat with those who need a story like this. It is a genuine, if flimsy attempt at a coming-of-age tale. Were the film to be directed by someone with experiences more similar to Anne, it would likely be more powerful--as it is, it feels like a man’s perspective of what it means to come to terms with your identity as a lesbian.
If you identify as part of the queer community, or if you love old school slasher flicks, you will love this movie.
World-famous drag queen Trixie Mattel shares a year of her life with the world in this vulnerable and uplifting documentary.
Complex relationships between mothers and daughters are far from a new concept, whether the strain comes from abandonment, beliefs, or trauma. In My Only Wish, an Incluvie Film Festival submission, Brenda Gutierrez’s take on her character’s maternal divide comes in the form of abandonment.
A sweet, singalong distraction with several positive messages.