Slanted

Joan Huang is a Chinese-American high school student struggling with insecurity and a desire for peer acceptance. In an effort to increase her chances of becoming the prom queen, she undergoes an experimental surgical procedure to change her ethnic appearance to look white. While she initially views this transformation as a way to find belonging and beauty, the experience quickly becomes a physical and psychological burden.

Directed and written by Amy Wang, Slanted is a United States production from Tideline Entertainment and Mountain Top Pictures. The film features Shirley Chen in the lead role as Joan Huang, alongside a cast including Mckenna Grace, Amelie Zilber, Vivian Wu, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Fang Du. In total, 34 actors are credited in the production. The movie blends elements of comedy, drama, horror, and science fiction over a runtime of 104 minutes. Following its release on March 13, 2026, the film received a rating of 5.8/10 on TMDB based on 60 votes.