The Drum Tower

The Drum Tower

The Drum Tower

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The Drum Tower

2019

0h 18m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

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?

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Chao Xiaomi

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Kacchan

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Tian Lu

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Isolda Morillo

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Zhang Laodong

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Xiaolong

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Jenny Man Wu

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