Diana

A quiet, tense slice of life that slowly reveals its emotional weight through small, intimate moments.

Directed by

Luo-Bing Pan

Starring

Joy Park, Matt McGee, Peter LaVecchia

Overview

Diana, a Chinese trans woman, arrives in California as a recent immigrant through a fraudulent marriage with Rick, an American man. During a sleepless night, Diana encounters Sally, a compassionate neighbor living downstairs in Rick's apartment complex, and quickly forms a connection with her. Sally asks Diana to show her her dance videos and notices bruises on her shoulder. Months later, Sally overhears a heated argument between Diana and Rick. With her attempts to contact Diana going unanswered, Sally calls the police who arrive and arrest Rick. When asked why she wouldn't press charges against Rick, Diana feels the need to confide in Sally, revealing the truth about her marriage.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, identity, immigration, trauma

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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