Skin of Youth
February 23, 2026
1990s Saigon. Two young LGBTQ+ lovers become entangled in the criminal underworld and must do battle with dark forces that threaten their relationship and test the limits of their humanity.
Ash Mayfair follows her acclaimed debut The Third Wife with a luminous yet gritty romance set in 1990s Saigon. San (Tran Quan), a transgender woman saving for gender-affirming surgery, and her devoted lover Nam, a cage fighter, face peril when drawn into a dangerous underworld by a manipulative oligarch fascinated with San. This nuanced exploration of LGBTQ+ life and personal freedoms balances raw intensity with dreamlike imagery, showcasing emotionally charged performances, vibrant cinematography, and sensuous direction, capturing love tested to its limits.
- Director: Ash Mayfair
- Principal Cast: Tran Quan, Vo Dien Gia Huy
- Country: Vietnam
- Year: 2025
- Running Time: 121 min.
- Language: Vietnamese
- Has Subtitles: Yes