Yen and Ai-Lee - CinemAsia • Nederlands Filmhuis Denhaag

Tom LIN Shu-Yu

Yen and Ai-Lee - CinemAsia

After 8 years in prison, Yen returns to her hometown in Kaohsiung to reconcile with her mother. When the mysterious Ai-Lee enters her life, a shared secret is revealed, forcing the mother and daughter to confront buried truths.

After serving 8 years in prison for killing her abusive father, Yen returns to her hometown in Kaohsiung to reconcile with her past and her mother. Amidst Yen trying to work things out, Ai-Lee, a mysterious acting student who bears an uncanny resemblance to Yen, wanders around the city. As their fates intertwine and a shared secret comes to light, Yen and her mother are forced to confront buried truths. 

Captured in evocative black-and-white cinematography, Yen and Ai-Lee is centred around a mother and daughter navigating their complex, conflicting emotions in the shadow of shared trauma. Led by a Golden Horse-winning performance by YANG Kuei-Mei and an equally sensational performance by Kimi HSIA, the film is a portrait of troubled love and people living on while being scarred by the past, told with much depth and nuanced vulnerability. 

WARNING: This film deals with the topic of domestic violence and may be distressing for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

CinemAsia 2025

This film is part of CinemAsia on Tour 2025 and will be screening from May 9 to 11 at Filmhuis Den Haag. CinemAsia is the gateway to Asian cinema in the Netherlands. The diverse festival program ranges from major Asian blockbusters to independent films and inspiring documentaries that reflect a rapidly changing Asia. Additionally, CinemAsia serves as a creative platform that enhances the visibility of Asian communities in the media and encourages diversity in storytelling within Dutch media and society.

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Regisseur Tom LIN Shu-Yu
Cast Kimi HSIA, YANG Kuei-Mei, Sam TSENG
Land Taiwan
Taal Mandarijn, Hakka
Ondertiteling Engels
Speelduur 107 min

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