Flower Girl, the bold new Philippine comedy directed by Fatrick Tabada and starring Sue Ramirez, has been selected as the closing film for the 24th New York Asian Film Festival.
The movie will make its international premiere on July 27 at the SVA Theatre.
The genre-bending dark comedy tells the story of a woman cursed to lose her vagina after offending a trans-fairy, exploring themes of gender, identity, and transphobia with satirical flair .
The film premiered in the Philippines to strong buzz and critical acclaim, praised for its originality and social commentary .
Tabada and Ramirez are set to attend the closing-night screening and participate in a post‑show Q&A session, offering audiences insight into the movie’s provocative premise .
The New York Asian Film Festival runs from July 11 to July 27, showcasing over 100 diverse works under the banner “Cinema as Disruption.”
