Blossoms Under Somewhere (2024)

Blossoms Under Somewhere (2024). 1h 37m

“No matter what anyone says, this movie isnu0026#39;t really about feminist rights; itu0026#39;s more about creating illusions and gaining an edge over others… I guess, I could say just plain cheating! And when you get caught, safest move is to shout u0026quot;foul!u0026quot;u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBlossoms Under Somewhere doesnu0026#39;t aim to break new ground but feels like new in approach. Ching and Rachel are best friends at an elite girlsu0026#39; school, both making some extra cash by running an online used-underwear business for Hong Kongu0026#39;s fetish community. The main difference between them is that Rachel easily attracts boys and feels at ease around them, while Ching struggles with a stutter that makes socializing tough. Ching is confident behind a screen but finds real-life interactions challenging. Sticking to the coming-of-age theme, a young man comes between them, leading to misunderstandings and heartbreak before they eventually reconnect. Aside from a strict principal, there are no main adult characters in Blossoms, which gives Ching and Rachel a nearly judgment-free space to explore their identities on their own terms.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis film is a real breath of fresh air in both filmmaking and storytelling! Loved it.”