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Dear Ex

Original title: Shei xian ai shang ta de
  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
7.8K
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Roy Chiu, Ying-Hsuan Hsieh, and Joseph Huang in Dear Ex (2018)
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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.

  • Directors
    • Chih-Yen Hsu
    • Mag Hsu
  • Writers
    • Mag Hsu
    • Shih-yuan Lu
  • Stars
    • Roy Chiu
    • Ying-Hsuan Hsieh
    • Spark Chen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    7.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Chih-Yen Hsu
      • Mag Hsu
    • Writers
      • Mag Hsu
      • Shih-yuan Lu
    • Stars
      • Roy Chiu
      • Ying-Hsuan Hsieh
      • Spark Chen
    • 34User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Roy Chiu
    Roy Chiu
    • Jay
    Ying-Hsuan Hsieh
    Ying-Hsuan Hsieh
    • Liu Sanlian
    Spark Chen
    Spark Chen
    • Song Zhengyuan
    Joseph Huang
    Joseph Huang
    • Song Chengxi
    Fang Wan
    Fang Wan
    • Consultant
    Ai-Lun Kao
    Ai-Lun Kao
    • Jay's Mother
    • (as Alien Kao)
    Cheng-Chun Liang
    Cheng-Chun Liang
    • Stage Manager Allen
    Li-Yin Yang
    Li-Yin Yang
    • Sanlian's sister
    Hsin-Ling Chung
    Hsin-Ling Chung
    • Radio Voice
    • (voice)
    Kaier
    • Insurance Salesman
    Ting-Chien Wu
    Ting-Chien Wu
    • Director
    Clover Kao
    Clover Kao
    • Actress Lin Wenru
    Zhe Ahn
    Zhe Ahn
    • Actor Ahn Zhe
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    • Stage Actress (17 years ago)
    Yun-Hsuan Chen
    • Stage Actress (17 years ago)
    Hsi-Che Su
    • Stage Actor (17 years ago)
    Yen-Feng Fan-Chiang
    • Stage Actor (17 years ago)
    Min-Fu Chou
    Min-Fu Chou
    • Flirting Man
    • Directors
      • Chih-Yen Hsu
      • Mag Hsu
    • Writers
      • Mag Hsu
      • Shih-yuan Lu
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews34

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    7RubberCanoe

    Roy Chiu is simply amazing

    The cinematography is so beautiful in this film and the journey of the main characters is a subtle learning experience so well crafted. But the most amazing part of this film is Roy Chiu who settles into every scene so perfectly. Truly a stellar performance.
    9eatkuih

    Refreshing, funny and emotional

    Superb acting, especially by the female lead. Her portrayal of emotions and tone are done excellently, while other two leading actors were performing well too. The plot and editing are slightly slow-paced but very intriguing.

    Unlike some other recent taiwanese films which tend to be cringey in their dialogues or acting, Dear Ex is rather an enjoyable movie with some zest. The jokes are funny! It's refreshing to watch as it showcases another perspective of a gay's life. If queer films aren't your cup of tea, fret not as the film focused more on how one's life/family is affected by one's bisexuality and doesn't really try to promote LGBT or anything.

    As an asian I can said that many moments in the film were very relatable. This is actually my first time reviewing on IMDb. Highly recommend this film!
    8cafeosh

    Absolutely loved it!

    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.
    8amy-36267

    like a Suspense film

    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.
    10jeanne-wu-is

    Difficult to translate

    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.

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    • Trivia
      This was the Taiwanese entry for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.
    • Connections
      References Chantons sous la pluie (1952)
    • Soundtracks
      Bali Song
      Music, Lyrics, Produced & Performed by Ying-Hung Lee

      Arranged by Ying-Hung Lee & Kuo-Hung Tseng

      [Theme Song]

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 2018 (Taiwan)
    • Country of origin
      • Taiwan
    • Official site
      • Dear Studio Official Facebook
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • 誰先愛上他的
    • Production companies
      • Comic Communication Studio
      • Ocean Entertainment
      • Hervoice Concept
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
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