Nov. 25 - Dec. 1, 2021 (online)
《親愛的奶奶 》( To My Dear Granny )
2013｜117 min｜Mandarin｜English Subtitle ｜Director CHU Yu-Ning
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【Introduction 】
To My Dear Granny2013｜117 min｜Color｜Narrative Feature｜Mandarin
★ 2014 Singapore Chinese Film Festival
★ 2013 San Diego Asian Film Festival
★ 2013 Golden Horse Awards - Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Best Original ScreenplayDa, a family man, begins writing a eulogy for his beloved grandmother’s funeral. As he does so, he begins to reminisce about his childhood, reevaluating suppressed memories and family secrets from his past. He was brought up by his grandmother as his mother was always busy with work, and his father was absent, supposedly working overseas. Da recalls the joyful times he spent with his grandmother and the special bond they made through their cinema visits - and the occasion when, in trouble, Da tried to steal money from her, only to chance upon the revelation of his father’s real disappearance.
Inspired by the director’s personal experience, the film uses a complex narrative structure mixing flashback and imaginary elements to make a simple story emotionally charged and extraordinary. As Da recalls differing moments from his formative years, a story emerges of his love for his grandmother and the conflicted, multifaceted relationships within his family. Both dreamlike and nostalgic, with meticulous use of color to vividly render memories, family bonds across three generations are depicted with depth and honesty, and while the emotions are intimate, they are also universal and evocative.
★ 2013 San Diego Asian Film Festival
★ 2013 Golden Horse Awards - Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Best Original ScreenplayDa, a family man, begins writing a eulogy for his beloved grandmother’s funeral. As he does so, he begins to reminisce about his childhood, reevaluating suppressed memories and family secrets from his past. He was brought up by his grandmother as his mother was always busy with work, and his father was absent, supposedly working overseas. Da recalls the joyful times he spent with his grandmother and the special bond they made through their cinema visits - and the occasion when, in trouble, Da tried to steal money from her, only to chance upon the revelation of his father’s real disappearance.
Inspired by the director’s personal experience, the film uses a complex narrative structure mixing flashback and imaginary elements to make a simple story emotionally charged and extraordinary. As Da recalls differing moments from his formative years, a story emerges of his love for his grandmother and the conflicted, multifaceted relationships within his family. Both dreamlike and nostalgic, with meticulous use of color to vividly render memories, family bonds across three generations are depicted with depth and honesty, and while the emotions are intimate, they are also universal and evocative.
Director｜CHU Yu-Ning
Born in 1970, Taiwanese writer-director CHU has made numerous popular television series, breaking countless viewing records. It Started with A Kiss (2005), In Time With You (2011), and A Boy Named Flora A (2017) were all smash hits. In recent years, he has acted as executive producer on many films.
