"We are deeply saddened to share that filmmaker Lai Yuqing, writer-director of Whisperings of the Moon, with whom we had the privilege of working, has left us at the age of 23,"
"The case is still under investigation and her family is at Phnom Penh preparing her funeral as well as working closely with local authorities. Details of the incident haven't been released yet but her family will make an official announcement once the case is resolved."
"Over the years, I've held onto many beautiful, bittersweet, and rich experiences. At a moment when I felt compelled to make this film, with the help of love and opportunities, this intimate piece came to life,"
"It carries the courage we hold onto - to be honest, to create, and to love - regardless of the outcome."
Lai Yuqing died in Phnom Penh on 30 December at age 23 in an incident that is under investigation. Nimbus Films and Inwave Films announced the death and said Lai's family is in Phnom Penh preparing her funeral and working with local authorities, with details not yet released. Born in Tianjin, China, Lai gained recognition for short films Two Suns and Love Is a Book before debuting the feature Whisperings of the Moon. Whisperings of the Moon is a Khmer and English-language film about a queer relationship between theatre actress Nisay and her former lover Thida, who reconnect after Nisay's father's death. Lai described the film as about love and separation and wrote about holding onto bittersweet experiences and the courage to create and love.
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