Pierce
dir. Nelicia Low · 2024
The struggle to define one's identity often leads to conflict with family and societal expectations.
Jie stands at the edge of the fencing mat, his heart racing as he prepares for a competition that could define his future. But the shadow of his older brother, recently released from prison, looms large, pulling Jie into a moral quagmire that threatens to unravel everything he has worked for. Watching this film is like navigating a tightrope, where every decision carries weight and the stakes are life-altering.
When his dangerous older brother is released from prison, high school fencer Jie helps him, defying their mother's attempts to bury his existence.
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