The Drum Tower
2019, Chinese. Directed by Fan Popo.
In this short from acclaimed queer filmmaker Fan Popo, an introverted senior school student and a transgender vintage shop-owner, two lonely souls are swimming in the fast-changing-city pool. Can they break the wall of communication? Where are they heading to?
- Runtime
- 0h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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- Released
- 7 March 2019
- Original title
- 鼓楼西
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Fan Popo
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The Drum Tower runs 18 minutes (0h 18m).
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Which OTT platform is The Drum Tower on?
The Drum Tower isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 March 2019. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Drum Tower?
If you liked The Drum Tower, try Anuja, A Corner in Wheat, DC Showcase: Death.
Who directed The Drum Tower?
The Drum Tower (2019) was directed by Fan Popo and stars Chao Xiaomi, Kacchan, Tian Lu.