Directed by Shanshan Chen, Love Bound is a compelling documentary about love, resilience, and the ongoing struggle for a better world. 

LGBTQ+ activist Qiuyan Chen became an unexpected celebrity due to her courageous legal battle against homophobic university textbooks in the 2010s. However, this newfound fame came at a price: she was outed by her tutor, subjected to conversion therapy by her parents, and monitored by the Chinese government. To escape these pressures, Qiuyan left for the UK where she met her partner Bling, but her struggles were far from over. Interweaving reflections on Qiuyan’s sexuality and relationships, Shanshan Chen’s documentary examines this inspiring activist’s commitment to building a close-knit community designed to support queer East Asian people in the UK, a solo endeavour that evolves into a movement with a growing support base.

This screening is followed by an in-person Q&A with director Shanshan Chen, and Jing from Queer China UK, moderated by Danny Pye, curator and researcher.

Doors: 18:30. Screening: 19:00. Langauge: Mandarin with English subtitles. 

This screening operates on a pay-what-you-can basis starting from £5.

Please note that doors open 30 minutes before the screening and the programme will begin promptly at the listed time.