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Chinese Characters

Chinese Characters

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Best known for his work in video, Richard Fung has made the politics of gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation his central focus. Chinese Characters (1986) examines the ambiguous relationship of gay Asian men with white gay porn.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

21 mins

Rating

1/10

Release Date

01 January 1986

Country

Canada

Cast

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