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Vertical

Vertical

Aug 01, 2026

Director

Jay Wei

Overview

To extend his U.S. visa, a Taiwanese cinematographer unwillingly joins a “vertical drama” crew of Chinese filmmakers and American actors. As conflicts erupt on set, the 9:16 frame becomes a battlefield where fiction and reality blur in power, identity, and desire.

Cast of Vertical

Crew of Vertical

About Vertical

What is Vertical about?

To extend his U.S. visa, a Taiwanese cinematographer unwillingly joins a “vertical drama” crew of Chinese filmmakers and American actors. As conflicts erupt on set, the 9:16 frame becomes a battlefield where fiction and reality blur in power, identity, and desire.

When was Vertical released?

Vertical was released on August 1, 2026.

Who directed Vertical?

Vertical was directed by Jay Wei.

Who is in the cast of Vertical?

The cast of Vertical includes Jay Wei.

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