‘Silver Express’ Review: Miki Tanaka’s Sensitive Debut Feature Explores Asexual and Aromantic Identity
Miki Tanaka’s debut feature “Silver Express” is one such film: a gentle character study observing the everyday annoyances of an asexual person.
Variety reports: Miki Tanaka’s debut feature “Silver Express” is one such film: a gentle character study observing the everyday annoyances of an asexual person.
There are films and series with asexual characters in them, but far fewer interested in the experiential questions about moving through society as asexual and aromantic, and considering that identity on a spectrum.
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