Mama Rainbow
Country/Region:
Mainland China
Release Year: 2012
Release Year: 2012
Story:
For Chinese parents, finding out that their kid is gay usually presents a major tragedy, with the big majority utterly unable to accept the homosexuality of their son or daughter. However, during recent years a fresh rainbow wind has been blowing over the Chinese mainland: a pioneer generation of Chinese parents has been stepping up and speaking out on their love for their gay kids. This documentary features 6 mothers from all over China, who talk openly and freely about their experiences with their homosexual children. With their love, they are giving a whole new definition to Chinese-style family bonds.
For Chinese parents, finding out that their kid is gay usually presents a major tragedy, with the big majority utterly unable to accept the homosexuality of their son or daughter. However, during recent years a fresh rainbow wind has been blowing over the Chinese mainland: a pioneer generation of Chinese parents has been stepping up and speaking out on their love for their gay kids. This documentary features 6 mothers from all over China, who talk openly and freely about their experiences with their homosexual children. With their love, they are giving a whole new definition to Chinese-style family bonds.
Casts & Crews:
Popo Fan
Directors
Runtime:
79
minutes
Language:
Subtitles:
Chinese, English
Festivals & Awards:
2012 Phoenix Documentary AwardsTaiwan International Ethnographic Film Festival, China 2012 Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Hong Kong 2013 Taiwan International Ethnographic Film Festival
2012 Phoenix Documentary AwardsTaiwan International Ethnographic Film Festival, China 2012 Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, Hong Kong 2013 Taiwan International Ethnographic Film Festival
Director‘s Statement:
This is not only a film about LGBT families but moreover, love and communication.
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Casts & Crews
Popo Fan
Director
Story:
For Chinese parents, finding out that their kid is gay usually presents a major tragedy, with the big majority utterly unable to accept the homosexuality of their son or daughter.
However, during recent years a fresh rainbow wind has been blowing over the Chinese mainland: a pioneer generation of Chinese parents has been stepping up and speaking out on their love for their gay kids.
This documentary features 6 mothers from all over China, who talk openly and freely about their experiences with their homosexual children. With their love, they are giving a whole new definition to Chinese-style family bonds.