"East Palace, West Palace"
1997
Directed by Zhang Yuan

A young homosexual is arrested for cruising in a park near the grounds of the Forbidden Palace in Beijing. While in custody, his relationship with the interrogating officer mirrors the tension between China's authoritarian regime and its citizens. "Zhang mingles powerful drama and courageous politics..." (Lawrence van Gelder, New York Times). Mandarin with English subtitles. 94 minutes.