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Feeding Boys, Ayaya

Feeding Boys, Ayaya (Chinese: 哎呀呀,去哺乳) is a 2003 Chinese docudrama directed and written by Zi'en Cui. The film explores the lives of young gay and bisexual men navigating urban life and sex work.

Promotional poster for Feeding Boys, Ayaya
Promotional poster for Feeding Boys, Ayaya

Production and Release

The film was directed and written by Zi'en Cui. It features an 80-minute runtime, is spoken in Mandarin, and originates from China. Feeding Boys, Ayaya premiered on September 26, 2003, at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

Plot and Themes

The docudrama centers on young gay and bisexual men facing economic choices, contrasting conventional labor such as dishwashing with the financial gains and lifestyle of sex work. The narrative highlights the personal costs of hustling, including irregular sleep schedules and periods of inactivity.

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