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Release Year2024
Runtime0h 13m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
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DirectorAlice Gu
WritersNathan Ramos-Park
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShimmer, Inspired by Eva Young
About Shimmer, Inspired by Eva Young
After winning Miss International National USA as his alter-ago Ai Mei Shimmer, closeted drag performer and doctor, Ethan Gao, must rush to the hospital when a close patient begins to code, threatening their secret passion of drag.
Directed by Alice Gu, Shimmer, Inspired by Eva Young leans on a strong ensemble — Harry Shum Jr., Avery Clyde, Linda Dorsett — 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 2024.
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