MOLLY is my most personal work to date, inspired by true lived experiences. A tender, defiant act of storytelling that reclaims space for the stories rarely seen on screen. As a British East Asian filmmaker, I’ve long felt the absence of narratives that reflect the intersections of my identity. MOLLY is both a love story and a quiet rebellion, one that invites the viewer into a world of silences, stares, and emotional complexity that often exists between the lines of dialogue.

This film is a return to my roots. I grew up in the margins, where people like me were side characters, if visible at all. With MOLLY, I wanted to centre characters who are typically unseen: British East Asian men navigating desire, asexuality, vulnerability, and the yearning for emotional connection. It’s a film about intimacy without labels, and about love that refuses to follow a conventional model of relationships. In doing so, I hope it speaks to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider looking in.

Visually, MOLLY is lyrical and restrained. Every frame composed with intention, every movement a reflection of unspoken emotion. Working as both the cinematographer and editor allowed me to craft a visual rhythm that mirrors the internal landscapes of the characters. I wanted the camera to linger, to listen, and to hold space in a way that feels honest, raw and immersive, and ultimately purely human.

What makes MOLLY radical is its subtlety. It doesn't shout. It breathes. It listens. It gives voice to those who are often silenced, not with spectacle, but with sincerity. It invites audiences to sit with their own feelings, encouraging them to interpret the story in ways that resonate with their personal lives and experiences.

This is more than a film. It’s a gesture of visibility, a cinematic love letter to my community, and a promise that our stories matter. I hope MOLLY offers a mirror to those who have never seen themselves reflected, and opens a window for others to witness a different kind of beauty.