Synopsis
In China, unmarried women cannot access assisted reproductive technologies, preventing lesbians from becoming biological mothers. Despite the challenges, I plan to be a mother to fulfill a promise to my parents to have children by 35. My traditional parents want a grandchild, and I cannot disregard this. Is my girlfriend willing to raise a child with me? Society’s disapproval of our relationship requires frank discussions with her and my parents. On this fertility journey, how will we confront our desire for children and my parents’ acceptance? Who defines family?
Director's statement
In China, the influence of the patriarchy is deeply rooted. Decisions about whether or when a woman should have children are not entirely up to the women themselves. Women’s wombs are often “hijacked” by filial piety, and the “family mission” of carrying on the family line is imposed on them, disregarding their desire for a free life. Additionally, women’s reproductive rights are still closely tied to marriage. Families consisting of unmarried women and their children are often labeled as unconventional. The film employs a dual-perspective approach that focuses on the experiences of two different women in a lesbian family as well as the conflict between their newly formed family and traditional Chinese family values.
