达芙妮·基恩,苏菲·奈丽丝,珀西·海恩斯·怀特,尼克·弗罗斯特,艾丽·斯考比,杨子英,斯蒂芬·卡林,米卡·阿蒙森,迈克尔·科拉斯,贾纳娅·斯蒂芬斯,兰内特·瓦雷,特洛伊·詹姆斯,贾利勒·斯瓦比,蒋如思,朱莉娅·迪扬,Cameron Gordon Norris,Toria Summerville,Louis Adams,梅努卡·萨瓦尔,克里斯蒂娜·萨赫利
简介： Star, a suicidal teen now too old for foster care, develops a candid rapport with An, a student from Shanghai who is assigned to watch her while she is in hospital. A nightly exchange of secrets, text messages and possessions quickly expands the boundaries of their relationship, altering their inner chemistry. Gilded by a soundscape that interweaves work by emerging and pioneering electronic musicians, Queens of the Qing Dynasty is an offbeat ode to neurodiversity and genderqueer individuals who refuse to conform. Director Ashley McKenzie’s blend of formalism and gritty realism does not fail to surprise and treats the audience to flashes of visual and conceptual poetry. Her cast is entirely composed of first-time actors who convincingly convey how unique every individual is, both in how they see the world and how they relate to others. Ziyin Zheng in the role of An graciously embodies a mix of idiosyncrasy and frankness that makes them an ideal confidante for Star (Sarah Walker). They have what it takes to be on the receiving end of the scrutinising gaze of Star, who sees through conventions and never ceases to be amazed at life’s bewildering events. Veering on slapstick, Walker’s performance will not go unnoticed.
