In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can't teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.
Come early for a local vendor pop-up before the show, themed around the movie!
ON WAVERLY
A cozy, thoughtfully curated shop and creative space in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown. Opened in December of 2023 by sisters Cynthia and Jennifer Huie, it’s a place that highlights the voices and talent of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian artists, authors, and makers.
LUNAR
Lunar bakery is an AAPI woman owned and operated micro-bakery that focuses on simple, handcrafted French pastries with Taiwanese flavors inspired by seasons. Our customer favorite is our tropical cake that we’ve been making since 2013 using locally sourced ingredients.
INTRODUCTION TO THE FILM BY MICHAEL LY
Michael Ly is passionate about helping people cultivate healthier, more authentic relationships with themselves and others. Over the past year, he has focused on organizing community events for Asian men centered on mental health, vulnerability, and collective healing. Guided by non-hierarchical healing and community support, Michael aims to create spaces where men can practice vulnerability and active listening—reconnecting with their full emotional potential and challenging patriarchal norms.