Malila: The Farewell Flower(HKAFF 2017)

After his provocative directorial debut The Blue Hour, Thailand’s Anucha Boonyawatana takes a more spiritual approach to the supernatural with a transcendent gay romance infused with Thai traditions and Buddhist philosophies. Shane and Pitch were once lovers, but they were torn apart years ago. Reunited years later, the two men revive their love and come to terms with the pain of their current lives through Bai Sri, an elegant traditional ornament symbolizing love and virtue made from the delicate arrangement of banana leaves and flowers. When tragedy strikes, one of them turns to the spiritual world to see his lover one last time.