Synopsis: The film tracks Gatsby Lim, a Cambodian Australian kink educator, as he heals from past traumas through Shibari, a Japanese rope bondage emphasizing mindfulness and connection. 
Facing oppression and feeling outcast in the mainstream kink scene, Gatsby finds in Shibari both safe spaces and mentors who advocate a playful, nuanced approach. 
The film highlights kink’s transformative power, urging viewers to explore their desires in safe, consensual ways.

Technical details:

Featuring: Sam Gatsby Lim
Direction: Nong Nhat Quang
Producer: Leland Evans, Nong Nhat Quang
Editor: Kate Villevoye
Cinematographer: Thao Hoang
Artefacto Executive Production: Jorge Caballero, Anna Giralt Gris and Gustavo León

Duration: 7 min.
Year: 2024

An OpenDocs film