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.
Co-presented by SIFF and the UW Department of Asian Language and Literature. Post-film Q&A with Director Ash Mayfair, moderated by Ungsan Kim.
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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