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Single Men

“Single Men” captures the daily life and concerns of two middle-aged single gay men. Together with them, the documentary revisits three decades of change in Chinese society for sexual minority communities. Moving to a new place, both single men prepare for a new life, yet at the same time they’re anxious about the future. They need to face the future alone. It’s a reality that needs to be addressed by all members of sexual minority communities in China.

  • Alexia Wong
    Director
  • Stijn Deklerck
    Producer
    Mama Rainbow, Brothers, Comrade Yue
  • Xiaogang Wei
    Producer
    Magic, Lost and Found
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    双生
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 6, 2016
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Country of Filming:
    China
  • Language:
    Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Beijing Queer Film Festival (Love Queer Cinema Week)
    Beijing
    China
    November 6, 2016
    Domestic Premiere
Director Biography - Alexia Wong

Alexia Wong is a freelance writer, who took part in the LGBT video capacity building training “Queer University” in 2013. "Single Men" is his first documentary film. Alexia Wong previously also directed two short video items about the Hong Kong Gay Pride.

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Director Statement

Ah Ming is pondering how to renovate his new apartment in Guiyang. He just ended a long, time-consuming relationship, and looks forward to a less bumpy life in his new home.

Ah Shan just moved from Panyu to a rented apartment in Guangzhou city. After he retired, he started participating in LGBT community activities. He meets with his friends every day, yet he is anxious about his future. Living alone without a roommate or a partner, he cautiously looks ahead to what his old age might bring.

The film captures the daily life and concerns of two middle-aged single gay men in China. They need to face the future alone. It’s a reality that needs to be addressed by all members of sexual minority communities in China.