Every Moment That I Think of You Special
This is a letter written by 18-year-old Yang Yu Hang to himself ten years later. (Source: Lofter)
What would you say to your future self if you could send a letter across a decade? That is the tender premise of 'Every Moment That I Think of You Special' (2021), a rare and intimate Chinese short film that captures the quiet ache of growing up and the enduring power of first love. At 18, Yang Yu Hang writes a deeply personal letter to his 28-year-old self, pouring out his hopes, fears, and the boy he secretly loves. Through delicate flashbacks and heartfelt voiceovers, we witness a love that is both painfully young and timelessly sincere. The special unfolds like a memory you can almost touch — soft, melancholic, and achingly beautiful. With a single gay male lead at its core, it is a restrained yet revolutionary piece of storytelling that offers authentic queer representation within China's censored media landscape. By the final frame, you'll feel as if you have been entrusted with someone's most private treasure.