Bloom (2020)

Written and Directed by Xuan Liu

Romance / Drama

90 mins

“Bloom” is an impressionistic sketch of longing, growth, memory and separation. Starting in late 90s Beijing, a time when drastic social and economic transformation is taking place, the film attends to the inner world of a young man Mu Ke, and unravels with the dialogue of “exchanging story” between Mu Ke and his younger self. Narratives, memories, imaginations and disillusions flow out into an ocean of pure time.

Film Festival & Awards:

Cinequest Film Festival / Official Selection & Spotlight Event Film (U.S. 2021)

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival / Best Narrative Feature (U.S. 2021)

Richmond International Film Festival / Grand Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor (U.S. 2021)

Mammoth Film Festival / Official Selection (U.S. 2022)

Maui Film Festival / Official Selection (U.S. 2020)

Macau International Movie Festival / Official Selection (China 2020)

Beloit International Film Festival / Nominated Audience Award (U.S. 2021)

Vancouver Chinese Film Festival / Jury Award (Canada 2020)

Montelupo Fiorentino International Independent Film Festival / Best Director, Best Actor (Italy 2020)

Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival / First Feature Category Remi Award Bronze (U.S. 2021)

Durango Independent Film Festival / Official Selection (U.S. 2021)

Inseparables (2017)

Directed by Xuan Liu

Thriller / Drama

14 mins

7-year old identical twins, Tiffany and Claire are adopted from an orphanage. Growing up in a wealthy, isolated bubble of white suburbia, their narcissistic adoptive mother showers one with love but abhors the other.

Film Festival & Screening:

Cannes Film Festival - Short Film Corner/ Selection (France 2017)