TMDb/Whispers in May Movie Award-winning doc 'Whispers in May' follows a girl's rural coming-of-age. CPH:DOX winner now Oscar-eligible. Myth meets reality in this cinematic portrait. April 8, 2026 AceShowbiz - Whispers in May, directed by Dongnan Chen, earned the highest accolade at the CPH:DOX festival held in Copenhagen on Friday night. This compelling documentary delves into the coming-of-age experience of a 14-year-old girl living in rural China, capturing the nuanced transitions of childhood into adolescence.