The Drum Tower

The Drum Tower

2019 · 18 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

In this short from acclaimed queer filmmaker Fan Popo, an introverted senior school student and a transgender vintage shop-owner, two lonely souls are swimming in the fast-changing-city pool. Can they break the wall of communication? Where are they heading to?

Directed by Fan Popo · Written by Fan Popo

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