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Firsts

Firsts

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Firsts

2022

0h 17m

6.0(7 votes)

Drama

Overview

On the eve of Chinese New Year, Steven, a closeted Chinese international student living in New Zealand oppressed by the expectations of his parents, plans to lose his virginity to a stranger that he meets online.

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New Zealand Film Commission

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Cast & crew

3 featured cast members

Starring

Kelvin Ta

Steven / Cheung

David Shi

Andrew

Esther Wee

Ming (Steven's Mother)

Creative team

Directed by: Jesse Ung
Written by: Jesse Ung
Produced by: Elanor McKenzie

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