27 May 2017
DiDi's Dreams
An aspiring actress must overcome many obstacles as she tries to achieve her dream. Standing in the shadows of her superstar sister, she tries to prove herself while dreaming of love.
A Confucian Confusion
Don't you break my heart?
Over the course of a few days, the paths of a group of young friends, lovers, and acquaintances in Taipei crisscross, prompting them to arrive at realizations about their lives.
Top Billed Cast
Chen Shiang-Chyi Qiqi
陳以文 Liren
Danny Deng Larry
Elaine Jin Auntie
Weiming Wang Ming
Wang Bosen Akeem
Li-Mei Chen Molly's Sister
Hsu Kuei-ying Rehearsal Assistant
Richie Li Feng
Joyce Ni Shu-Chun Molly
Ye-Ming Wang Birdy
Chi-Tung Yu Ming's Uncle
Mei-Yun Yu Ming's Mother
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