Shameless Geese

The story begins with Ruby sleeping with her friend’s boyfriend and being caught by her friend, but she doesn’t care about it. She sells tulips on the bridge and in the park. She also has a tattoo of a red tulip on her chest. Back home, she and Mimi spend time together in silence doing illogical things like pulling out their hair, changing tampons, etc. Later, at a party full of trash-talking friends, Mimi tries to strike up a conversation with her too, and all she wants to do is run away. She escapes to the park where she sells flowers during the day and feeds the geese. She puts breadcrumbs on her pubic area, and her uterus is eaten to the point of mutilation. “Good night.” She said.

Directed by Arya Zhang, Shameless Geese leans on a strong ensemble — YiFan Wu, Zhang Hao, Zhou Lingyu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2023.