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7.3/10
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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
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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.
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.
This was my first Taiwanese movie which i watched on Netflix just now. I thought it would be a comedy ,however the first flashback in the movie made me cry and it felt like i was watching "P.S I love you" or "Brokeback mountain"..
I had no expectations from it at the beginning,however was so impressed with the movie after i finished it..
Loved the Bali Whistle song as well :)
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.
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.
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]
- How long is Dear Ex?Powered by Alexa
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- Runtime
- 1h 40m(100 min)
- Color
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