Blue Hunger

In Blue Hunger by Viola Di Grado, a grieving young woman relocates from Rome to Shanghai, the city where her deceased twin dreamed of opening a restaurant. As she teaches Italian to local students, she encounters Xu, a mysterious girl escaping her own traumatic past. Their relationship unfolds in the gritty backdrop of decaying urban landscapes, intertwining themes of desire, cultural identity, and personal loss in a captivating narrative that explores the complexities of queer love and obsession. This evocative story invites listeners to embrace a bold journey through the depths of the human psyche.