Ephemera is a 2026 independent romantic drama film written and directed by Shan Jiang. It stars Yvonne Shuyu Zhang and Shu-Yi.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2026.
Premise In post-pandemic Shanghai, two women — one leaving, one staying — share a single electric night wandering the city. A tender, breezy queer love story where chemistry, connection and bittersweet goodbyes feel thrillingly alive.
Cast Yvonne Shuyu Zhang as Asher Shu-Yi as Tori
Production Principal photography had been completed in 2025, on a romantic drama film titled Ephemera by filmmaker Shan Jiang. It starred Yvonne Shuyu Zhang and Shu-Yi, and it is a US-Singapore co-production. In April 2026, the film was selected to screen at the Tribeca Festival.
Release Ephemera premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2026.
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