Pop star makes directorial debut

Pop singer Li Yugang, who is known for cross-dressing performances that have garnered him nationwide acclaim, has made a surprise transition to the silver screen with his directorial debut, Nostalgia.

Drawing on inspiration and expertise gained from years of studying traditional opera, the film revolves around Qiu Shi, a rising star in a local Wu Opera troupe in Zhejiang province. As the troupe faces closure, her father passes away in an accident, exacerbating the situation. It was released domestically on Friday.