Correct Me If I'm Wrong (如你所愿 / Ru ni suo yuan)

Correct Me If I’m Wrong (如你所愿 / Ru ni suo yuan)

Screenings

Short Documentary

Open captions in-person Open Captions
Trigger warning: Homophobia Trigger Warning

Award Nominee

A film still from Correct Me If I’m Wrong shows an older Asian woman standing on a balcony, leaning against the railing as she looks into the distance. One of her arms is perched on the railing with a cigarette in her hand. She wears a pink shawl draped around her shoulders.

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A filmmaker undergoes a series of home remedies and spiritual rituals as their family attempts to purge their gender-nonconforming identity. Caught in a struggle of love, legacy and belief, this Southwest Chinese family seeks to rid their queer heir of what they perceive as an unwanted entity.

Directors Spotlight

A picture of a non-binary person named Zhou Hao. He has long, straight black hair that frames his face and slightly falls towards his shoulders. He is wearing a light purple shirt over a white top. The background is softly blurred, comprising natural elements such as trees and greenery. His expression is neutral, yet slightly contemplative, with his gaze directed slightly off-camera.

Hao Zhou

Director

Hao Zhou is a filmmaker from southwest China, currently based in Ohio. Their films focus on queer and feminist themes. Their latest films include “Like What Would Sorrow Look” (2024), “Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way” (2024), “Here, Hopefully” (2023). An alum of Berlinale Talents, Zhou has screened at Locarno, Berlinale, SXSW, Rotterdam, and others.

Year 2025
Runtime 23 minutes
Country Germany, United States
Language Sichuan Mandarin
Director Hao Zhou
Producer Tyler Hill
Cinematographer Zhanwen Wang
Editor Hao Zhou, Tyler Hill
Premiere Philadelphia