Yoko Lee

21st Century Girl is an omnibus feature that is of the girls, by the girls and for the girls. The work of 15 women directors under the age of 30, each of whom contributed an 8-minute film, the package highlights a range of genres, visions and thematic concerns.

In a port town in Japan, a young girl named Yoko helps out her mother with homestay business. A French lady whose car broke down became their new guest and suddenly interrupted Yoko’s daily routine, Their relationship changed subtly after a short-lived intimacy. Yoko’s thus embarked on the journey of exploring her self-identity...

The film tells the story in Brother Daguang's memories - The unspoken love that lacks courage and the vitality of friends intertwined with fate. This inspires us to cherish the present, embrace the belief in the beauty of life, never forget the way back no matter how far we go, be a down-to-earth person, and face life bravely. The film wrapped up shooting in 2022. However, irreconcilable disputes later broke out between the director and the producer, bringing further progress on the project to a halt. In an interview, director Lou Ye stated that he only hopes Jackson Yee can be happy.