Written and directed by Angie Wang, this semiautobiographical story (previously titled Cardinal X) is the filmmaker's commentary on class consciousness. Set in 1984, the film tells the tale of a damaged girl eager to replace her tough childhood with the status that comes from acceptance into a prestigious university. But when her financial aid evaporates, she's forced to make some fast cash and decides to synthesize ecstasy in her school's organic chemistry lab. Things eventually spiral out of control, and her infatuation with the high life leads to a tragedy with serious repercussions.
Release Date: Sept. 14