Joyce Yueyi Xing

Last Hand

Consumed by his weakness, a gambling addict loses everything he has. Even then, he still finds it impossible to give up his addiction.

My Heavenly City

Three interrelated stories about life in New York City: A lonely interpreter; two young hip-hop dance enthusiasts; and a couple struggling to cope with their mentally ill son. They inspire one another in their journey of finding hope in this seemingly heavenly city.

ApHasiA: Describe the city you live in

An individual re-examines her relationship with the city she lives in as she finds herself situated in a surreal speech therapy room.

Yokelan, 66

In Manhattan’s Chinatown, 66-year-old widowed Yokelan goes to dance class in search of love again.

My AI Lover

Follows Yo, Siyuan and Mia, three young women who, using the mobile application Replika, have formed romantic relationships with virtual partners. This short documentary captures the richness of these bonds, from philosophical questions to intimate moments to the real sense of security and companionship afforded by these artificially intelligent lovers.

In the Dusk

In The Dusk follows the journey of an elder Shaman (Tangad Borkhuu), who loses her only grandson after curing a dying boy. She is searching for a foal that the Gods tell her is the rebirth of her grandson. No one, including her son, believes in her, but she insists the Gods will reply to her call.