Asia Society presents the first weekend of the 49th Asian American International Film Festival. For a full schedule of films and tickets click here.

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Whisperings of the Moon
Lai Yuqing, Hong Kong/China/Cambodia/India, 2026, 85 min. 
In Khmer and English with English subtitles.

Nisay, an actress haunted by loss, returns to Cambodia and to Thida — a love once forbidden. Bound by the weight of family and society, their passion survives only in memory and performance, until it must fade away. East Coast Premiere.

Lai Yuqing (2002-2026), she/they, originally from Fujian, was a director, actor, and musician. Her directorial feature debut, WHISPERINGS OF THE MOON, a lesbian love story, had its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival. Her work was also selected for the Toronto International Film Festival, BFI Flare, Tokyo Talents Shortlist, and she was also a Sundance Ignite finalist.