This bold and brash comedy about intergenerational queer friendship and joy is like a colourful Korean cousin of Pride (QSFF14).

When middle-aged lesbian bar owner Manok (Yang Mal-bok, Squid Game) learns the Seoul pride after party she’s hosted for decades is moving to a rival bar (and her girlfriend knew!), she packs up and moves to her hometown. Away from her support network in a prejudiced small village, she clashes with the mayor – her obnoxious ex-husband, who never forgave her for coming out. When Manok meets his closeted trans teenage son Jae-yeon, she becomes a beacon of hope, and vows to turn the town into the safe haven they both deserve.

Independently produced by writer-director Lee Yu-jin (Butch Up!, MGFF24), this quirky clash between the traditional and the new features a lively cast of supporting characters including Manok’s attractive butch girlfriend Guem-ja and stylish best friend Sun-ah.

Content advisory: this film contains depictions of homophobia and homophobic language.