A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.A family of four fractures under the weight of unmet expectations, unexpected tragedy, and uncompromising pride.
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- Awards
- 9 wins & 17 nominations total
Chen Yiwen
- A-Wen
- (as Yi-Wen Chen)
Hui-Jen Liao
- Driving Student
- (as Jane Liao)
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Featured reviews
A dense, provoking and heartbreaking story that unfolds through the dialogues and faces of the dedicated actors with a unique fluidity uncommon in western movies. Mong-hong Chung isn't afraid of ditching a typical pace of storytelling and has carefully structured his visual poem to gradually challenge your perception of life. The realism of the lives of the main characters is masterfully shrouded by a sense of surrealness which is both disconnecting and provoking to the audience. A viewing that will make sure to have you wonder for a long time after the credits roll. It's currently available on Netflix and it's well worth your time and it will abundantly reward a patient audience.
Set in modern day Taipei, this story about a middle class family struggling to survive some bad decisions and predicaments.
Superbly acted and character building made family relationships so easily relatable.
Fantastic direction and somber tone.
Love it
Fantastic direction and somber tone.
Love it
Some people want to find the sun warm, some people want to find the shadow to hide... In fact, as long as there is sunshine, there must be a shadow.
Brilliant writing, direction, and acting in a heartbreaking but ultimately hopeful narrative. Very impressive film from Taiwan.
Very interesting story line with very simple dialogues with great impact. All the characters have done excellent job. Father is the real hero, followed by his second son. Each played their role with total commitment. There is no acting in this movie everyone just lived their role.
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- TriviaOfficial submission of Taiwan for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021.
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- Runtime2 hours 36 minutes
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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