Nina Wu (2019)

In the heart of the sprawling metropolis, we find Nina Wu, a hopeful actress who has bid farewell to her humble beginnings in a small country theatre company. She's chasing her dreams, but the city presents her with a relentless waiting game tainted with solitude and repression. Her battles aren't just with the city; she's also fighting her own inherited demons, navigating through the murky waters of minor depression. In an unexpected twist of fate, Nina lands the leading role in a 70s espionage film, a role she plunges herself into with every fiber of her being. Her dedication pays off, and she finally finds herself basking in the glow of the fame she's long yearned for. But as the saying goes, every silver lining has a cloud. A series of misfortunes and menacing threats begin to cast a shadow over her newfound success, forcing her to endure a harsh reality of gender and sexuality inequality. The question remains: can Nina, like countless underdogs before her, defy the odds stacked against her and emerge victorious? Or is this just a reflection of life's brutal truth - a never-ending gauntlet of trials and tribulations from which no one can truly escape? The journey of Nina Wu is a poignant tale of dreams, struggles, and the relentless pursuit of self-discovery.

Nina Wu is a drama movie featuring Chuan Wang and directed by Midi Z.

Nina Wu is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on Film Movement Plus and Hoopla.

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