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Here, Hopefully

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Zee, a nonbinary aspiring nurse from China, strives to build a gender-affirming life in rural Iowa, US. After graduating from nursing school, they work tirelessly to pass their licensure exam in hopes of obtaining a work visa.





Directors Spotlight


Hao Zhou

Director

Hao Zhou is a filmmaker based in Ohio, exploring queer stories in Asia and the Asian diaspora. Zhou has written and directed “The Night” (Berlinale Panorama) as well as short films including “Frozen Out,” “Future Flowers,” and “Here, Hopefully.” They are currently working on multiple nonfiction and narrative projects.



  • Year: 2023
  • Runtime: 11 minutes
  • Country: United States
  • Language: Chinese, English
  • Director: Hao Zhou
  • Cinematographer: Hao Zhou
  • Editor: Hao Zhou, Tyler Hill, Xi Feng
  • Producer: Tyler Hill
  • Premiere: East Coast




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