FEARLESSLI

After her gender identity was denied in her homeland, Lee Li, a Chinese transgender asylum seeker, embarks on a deeply personal journey towards belonging, freedom and self-empowerment.

Through an intimate portrait of struggle, sacrifice, fear and hope, Fearlessli follows Lee’s journey to build a new life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Written and directed by Lee Li, the documentary was commissioned by Day One as part of its 2025 short film programme.

Writer / Director: Lee Li
Producer / Editor: Tyler Redmond
Director of Photography: Hendrikus De Vaan
Production mentor Michelle Ang
Script consultant Sarah Grohnert
Composer Maxwell Stone
Original song Fearlessly – Nikki Carlson & Pauline Vernon
Production company / post Department of Post, Radiate Studios