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Leaving September 30 • 1h 27m

Directed by Ray Yeung • 2015 • United States
Starring Jake Choi, James Chen, Elizabeth Sung

The romantic comedy gets a queer culture-clash twist in this tender, entertaining tale of love and identity. Ryan (Jake Choi) is a handsome fashion stylist living in New York City who rejects his traditional upbringing in favor of enjoying an openly gay lifestyle. All changes, however, when he’s assigned to style Ning (James Chen), a famous Chinese actor, for an important photo shoot. Despite a rocky start, an unlikely romance develops between the two, leading Ryan to reexamine his roots and consider an enticing new path for his career.

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