Miao Miao

Miao Miao

2008 · 83 min · ZH · 5.6 (22 votes)
Dir. Cheng Hsiao-Tse · Starring Sandrine Pinna, Fan Wing, Ko Chia-Yen, Wu Kang-ren, Chu Chung-heng, Michael Chang
ComedyDramaRomance

Struggling to adjust to her new life in Taipei, introverted high school girl Miao Miao opens up after meeting outgoing classmate Xiao Ai who becomes increasingly enamoured with her new friend. Unaware of Xiao Ai's confused feelings for her, Miao Miao falls for brooding CD shop owner Chen Fei, who seems determined to block out the world with a pair of headphones.

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A tender, melancholic portrait of adolescent yearning. It captures the quiet ache of unrequited love and the awkward search for connection amidst the backdrop of Taipei's vibrant streets. A wistful, character-driven indie gem.

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