Usually, they only censor the explicit content. But this is the first time that AI tools were used to directly alter the content of the original film.
By the way, the film has been withdrawn from a wide release in China after receiving too many complaints.
I really appreciate the extra context. Congrats on your mate’s second film getting the greenlight!
Also if I was in your mate’s position I wouldn’t pull the film from China, I would just say “If Chinese audiences want a trans couple, they can keep it” and leave it there.
Yeah, my honest immediate reaction was ‘do not pull it’ and I don’t think he did, but not 100% sure of the outcome. Maybe they demanded some reversals and resubmission.
He’s not even an australian citizen lol, you don’t want to be starting diplomatic events