The Fruit Is Swelling (1997)

"The Fruit Is Swelling" is an early dramatic feature built around youth, desire, and the kind of coming-of-age tension that Hong Kong cinema handled with real nerve in its day. Qi Shu anchors the film, bringing a raw, unguarded energy to a role that called for genuine vulnerability rather than glamour. The site carries 2 scenes from the film, including a nude scene that shows why her early work still gets tracked down by fans decades later. It's a small but worthwhile entry for anyone charting her transformation from ingenue to icon of Asian cinema.