Director Tom Shu-Yu LIN
Tom Shu-Yu LIN (林書宇) blends his Taiwanese and American upbringing into a unique cinematic style, showcasing a rich tapestry of cultural influences in his work. His directorial journey began in 2008 with "Winds of September," which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival. This was followed by "Starry Starry Night" (2011), a film adaptation of the beloved book by celebrated illustrator Jimmy Liao. In 2015, Lin's "Zinnia Flower" starring Karena Lam received critical acclaim at Busan International Film Festival and garnered a Taiwan Golden Horse Award for Best Actress.
Yen and Ai-Lee
Film Introduction
Drama ▎107 mins ▎Tom Shu-yu LIN ▎2024
Yen returns to her Hakkanese village in Kaohsiung after serving eight years in prison. Amidst her attempt to reconcile with her widowed mother, the enigmatic and urban Ai-Lee enters. As their fates intertwine, how will they inevitably confront their truths?
Contemporary Taiwan countryside. Yen returns to her Hakkanese village after serving eight years in prison for the death of her father. Amidst her attempt to reconcile with her past and her mother, Ai-Lee, a mysterious acting student that bears an uncanny resemblance to Yen, wanders around Kaohsiung city. As fate intertwines their paths, a shared secret comes to light, posing the question: What will happen when their worlds inevitably collide?
