Yú Cì (Fish Bones)

Yú Cì (Fish Bones)

2025 · 11 min · Drama

Bowen, a nonbinary Asian-American from Queens, tries to connect with their estranged father and help him deal with a poisonous fish bite.

Directed by Kevin Xian Ming Yu · Written by Kevin Xian Ming Yu

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