Overview

Allie is a newly out teen who is keeping her girlfriend a secret from her Chinese American family. During her family’s celebration of the Hungry Ghost Festival, Allie meets the ghost of a long lost relative named Maxine, who was queer when she was alive several decades ago. Though they come from different times, they find that they share many feelings about struggling to belong, especially within their own family’s legacy.

Cast

Ben Wang, Margaret Cho, Isabella Day, Kelvin Han Yee, Celeste Den, Cindera Che, Jabbar Lewis, Elaine Young

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What is "Maxine" about?

Allie is a newly out teen who is keeping her girlfriend a secret from her Chinese American family. During her family’s celebration of the Hungry Ghost Festival, Allie meets the ghost of a long lost relative named Maxine, who was queer when she was alive several decades ago. Though they come from different times, they find that they share many feelings about struggling to belong, especially within their own family’s legacy.

When was "Maxine" released?

Maxine was released in 2023.

Who stars in "Maxine"?

The cast includes Ben Wang, Margaret Cho, Isabella Day, Kelvin Han Yee.