Leong Siew-hong
Directing
Biography
Leong Siew-Hong is a director and scriptwriter born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her short film Blind Mouth (Bisu) was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at 54th Golden Horse Awards.
Known For
Senior entertainment journalist Liu Chih Chun's career is thrown into turmoil when her junior colleague, Lin Pei Ting, dies under mysterious circumstances at a scandalous party. As the magazine's reputation hangs in the balance, Chih Chun embarks on a dangerous investigation to uncover the truth. With only Lin's cryptic notes to guide her, she ventures into the hidden shadows of the entertainment industry, determined to reveal a story far bigger than anyone imagined.
Tabloid
Yi-Ming, whose husband works outside of town, lives alone with her son. After years apart, she reconnects with Ting-Ting at a wedding, a girl she was intimate with back in high school. The encounter with Ting-Ting not only sets Yi-Ming free from her oppressive marriage, but also reawakens her feelings for Ting-Ting. Now that Taiwan has finally legalized same-sex marriage, will Yi-Ming have the courage to change her life?
Fragrance of the First Flower
Set at the turn of the year 2000, when the music industry shifted from analogue to digital, this drama follows a top music producer who must overcome unprecedented challenges to live up to his reputation.
Mr. Hito
No English overview available now. This film was nominated for the Golden Harvest Award.
Family Day
On the day Taiwan passes its same-sex marriage law, Wen-de’s daughter is at home, celebrating her new engagement to her girlfriend.
Like Father, Like Daughter
A poor family struggles to cope with tragedy and mental illness in a fractured society.
Shuttle Life
Ann and Mimi come across A-kai, a guy waiting for a mysterious on-call work. They hit it off right away. Yet, not getting what they want, they end up getting involved in a crime due to circumstances beyond their control.
Do Not Go Gentle in Taipei
Three people, a lesbian couple and a man they meet at a club, embark on a wild adventure to deliver drugs, only to find a series of uncontrollable events from this dangerous menage a trois relationship . As their world blurs and they lose their innocence, what’s left is the sobering impact of reality and survival.
Running Wild
In a dystopian world, the power of speech is the bond between a man and his daughter.