Love should never be rewritten.

When audiences in China watched the Australian film Together, they were shocked. A same-sex couple had been digitally erased – a man’s face replaced with a woman’s, turning them into a straight couple.

This is more than censorship. It is distortion and erasure of LGBT+ people. It tells LGBT+ people everywhere that their stories, their love, can be deleted.

The film’s global distributor has spoken out, condemning the unauthorised edit and demanding that the altered version be pulled from cinemas. But without extra pressure, China’s film distributors may continue to rewrite LGBT+ lives on screen.

Film and art give LGBT+ people recognition, hope, and dignity. Altering those stories spreads shame and fear, and denies millions of people the chance to see themselves represented.

By signing this petition, you join a global call demanding that Chinese distributors stop erasing LGBT+ content and respect artistic integrity. Together, we can send a clear message: the world is watching, and love in all its forms cannot be censored.