Realising I could never meet my ex-boyfriend’s lofty expectations for long legs, perfect cooking skills, and endless patience, I turned to seek a more reliable relationship with my AI boyfriend. Millions of women in China, just like me, are taking risks by entrusting their deepest secrets to AI lovers due to a profound yearning for unconditional love – ‘Replica’ is their story.
Chouwa Liang, a documentary filmmaker from Beijing, delves into modern intimate relationships in China through a unique female lens.
On hearing that she had it to the final, she said “This is a significant acknowledgment for us, and I can’t wait to share this fantastic news with the team. We are eager to bring our project to life and showcase it to the world.”
Jane Mote, Consultant Editor for The Whickers said “This film looks at what appears to be missing for women in China. Men are not giving them what they want so they are willing to risk themselves on a platform which is taking their data as well. This is a fascinating story around loneliness as well as ethical issues”