A Good Child

A Good Child

2025
1h 45min

Jiahao, a drag queen estranged from his conservative family, returns home after his father's passing to help his brother, Jia Qiang, to care for their mother, Ju Hua, who has been diagnosed with dementia. As Ju Hua's condition worsens, she becomes increasingly reliant on Jiahao โ€“ reigniting past wounds and emotional strains. One night, a tired Jiahao returns home still in drag, met with panic and confusion from his mother who threatens to call the police. In a moment of quick thinking, he calms her by pretending to be her daughter instead.

A Good Child

Storyline

Jiahao, a drag queen estranged from his conservative family, returns home after his father's passing to help his brother, Jia Qiang, to care for their mother, Ju Hua, who has been diagnosed with dementia. As Ju Hua's condition worsens, she becomes increasingly reliant on Jiahao โ€“ reigniting past wounds and emotional strains. One night, a tired Jiahao returns home still in drag, met with panic and confusion from his mother who threatens to call the police. In a moment of quick thinking, he calms her by pretending to be her daughter instead.
    Released
    October 2025
    Runtime
    1h 45min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    In Production
    Language
    Mandarin
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