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A teenage boy and his mother are further driven apart when they find out that his father's life insurance policy is to be received by his lover.A teenage boy and his mother are further driven apart when they find out that his father's life insurance policy is to be received by his lover.A teenage boy and his mother are further driven apart when they find out that his father's life insurance policy is to be received by his lover.
- Awards
- 12 wins & 18 nominations total
Ai-Lun Kao
- Jay's Mother
- (as Alien Kao)
Hsin-Ling Chung
- Radio Voice
- (voice)
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It is a good Taiwan movie. The story is about gender diversity. They did the narration for the movie. when you watch the movie, you will guess why the actor do this; like you are a detective. And then I think you will cry in the end, you will realize there are not right and wrong in love, only timing.
I wasn't expecting anything when I decided to watch this movie Bcz I have never watched any Taiwanese movie before. Right from the starting I found the animations really cute and it added so much more sense as the movie went along. I understand that lost of dialouge meaning are lot in translations Bcz of the subtitles still I found the dialogues very touching. The actors did a great job. One of the most remarkable scene has to be the bathroom scene when he starts starts cutting his hair as his lover who is suffering from cancer refuses to shave his. Also the drama scene in the ending got me bawling my eyes out. The soundtrack of the movie is amazing.
This movie isn't for people who don't enjoy slow paced movies dialouge heavy movies!
But I would recommend this movie for ppl who do enjoy good lgbt dramas which are realistic and emotional.
This movie isn't for people who don't enjoy slow paced movies dialouge heavy movies!
But I would recommend this movie for ppl who do enjoy good lgbt dramas which are realistic and emotional.
The cinematography and colours were excellent. Acting was top notch.
Yet there was something lacking. The character of the wife felt very...one dimensional and overly consumed by her grief. Although understandable I wish we saw her get some closure in the end regarding the entire situation. The best character for me was Jay. He was beautifully fleshed out & made me shed a tear or two.
Yet there was something lacking. The character of the wife felt very...one dimensional and overly consumed by her grief. Although understandable I wish we saw her get some closure in the end regarding the entire situation. The best character for me was Jay. He was beautifully fleshed out & made me shed a tear or two.
My expectation was pretty low and I liked it after the movie progressed a bit. It's a successful movie, though its ends are as expected. The acting, the characters, the story and the emotions made me love the film. It was one of the best Netflix productions I've watched.
This movies is seriously difficult to translate. After reading some of the reviews, I can see how the subtitles cannot hurdle past the culture gap. Yes, there're a lot of yelling. Yes, the screenplay seems messy. But the story is told through the eyes of a young teenager, coming to term with his father's death and is confused by the surrounding mess and emotions. You really have to read between the lines in order to understand how each of the characters is coping with the trauma. I really enjoyed the film despite the yelling. It's worth the watch.
Did you know
- TriviaThis was the Taiwanese entry for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.
- ConnectionsReferences Chantons sous la pluie (1952)
- SoundtracksBali Song
Music, Lyrics, Produced & Performed by Ying-Hung Lee
Arranged by Ying-Hung Lee & Kuo-Hung Tseng
[Theme Song]
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- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
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