Fishbone Cinderella
In the 1940s, Ha Yut Ying's life in Hong Kong is upended when Japanese soldiers invade her hometown. Her miraculous escape by turning invisible marks the beginning of a journey filled with betrayal, ambition, and forbidden love. After the war, she is sent to live with her distant father and glamorous stepmother, who crush her dreams of becoming a singer. As she navigates the harsh realities of her new life, Yut Ying discovers that sometimes the only way to endure is to disappear.
In the 1960s, Marigold witnesses her mother vanish before her eyes, a moment that leaves a shadow over her childhood. Determined to uncover the secrets her mother never shared, Marigold embarks on a journey into her family's tragic, fairytale-tinged history. "Fishbone Cinderella" is a tender exploration of the scars inherited by mothers and daughters and the magic that binds them.
⚠️ Content note: Includes themes of abuse and strong language.