Love Bound (2024)
LGBTQ+ activist Qiuyan Chen became an unexpected celebrity due to her courageous legal battle against homophobic university textbooks in the 2010s. However, this newfound fame came at a price: she was outed by her tutor, subjected to conversion therapy by her parents, and monitored by the Chinese government. To escape these pressures, Qiuyan left for the UK, where she met her partner Bling: but her struggles were far from over. Interweaving reflections on Qiuyan’s sexuality and relationships, Shanshan Chen’s documentary examines this inspiring activist’s commitmentto building a close-knit community designed to support queer East Asian people in the UK: a solo endeavour that evolves into a movement with a growing support base.
Director: Shanshan Chen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: April 21, 2024
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love Bound about?
- LGBTQ+ activist Qiuyan Chen became an unexpected celebrity due to her courageous legal battle against homophobic university textbooks in the 2010s. However, this newfound fame came at a price: she was outed by her tutor, subjected to conversion therapy by her parents, and monitored by the Chinese government. To escape these pressures, Qiuyan left for the UK, where she met her partner Bling: but her struggles were far from over. Interweaving reflections on Qiuyan’s sexuality and relationships, Shanshan Chen’s documentary examines this inspiring activist’s commitmentto building a close-knit community designed to support queer East Asian people in the UK: a solo endeavour that evolves into a movement with a growing support base.
- Who directed Love Bound?
- Love Bound was directed by Shanshan Chen.
- Who stars in Love Bound?
- Love Bound stars Qiuyan Chen, Qianling Wang.
- How long is Love Bound?
- Love Bound has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Love Bound?
- Love Bound is a Documentary film.