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Pierce (18*)

Queer East Festival 2025

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​In this tense thriller, a young Taiwanese fencer reconnects with his estranged older brother, a convicted killer. 

​Zi-Jie is a young Taiwanese fencer who reconnects with his estranged older brother Zi-Han, who is released from juvenile prison, having been sent there for killing an opponent during a fencing competition. In this tense, slow-burn thriller, director Nelicia Low explores the unconscious desires and repressed cruelty that shape the brothers’ relationship. 

Please note this film contains scenes of violence.

Queer East Festival

£10.40

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