Alifu, the Prince/ss

Alifu, the Prince/ss

阿莉芙

Alifu, a 25 year-old Paiwan boy, works as a hair-dresser in Taipei. Alifu struggles between his dream of getting a sex change operation and inheriting as the chief of the Paiwan tribe. His lesbian... More
1h37m Taiwan 2017
Subtitles
繁體中文 简体中文 English
Tags
Lesbian Transgender Coming-Out LGBTQ-Child Drag Taiwan Movies

Synopsis

Alifu, a 25 year-old Paiwan boy, works as a hair-dresser in Taipei. Alifu struggles between his dream of getting a sex change operation and inheriting as the chief of the Paiwan tribe. His lesbian roommate/co-worker, Pei-Zhen, is also his best friend. Sherry, a transgender man, is the owner of a drag queen bar. For years, she's been in love with the plumber, Wu. Even though Sherry has been selflessly treating Wu with kindness, Wu only sees him as his buddy. Chris, a government worker, lives a dull life. A one-time gig as a drag queen in the bar unexpectedly became his only way to relief stress. He has been performing there ever since. Chris is keeping this gig a secret from his girlfriend, Angie, who works as a piano instructor. Between the different race, gender, and problems, the only common ground is -- love.

Details

Country
Taiwan
Language
Mandarin Min Nan Pinayuanan English
Director
Wang Yu-Lin
Cast
Utjung Tjakivalid Chao Yi-lan Bamboo Chen Chu-Sheng Wu Pong Fong Cheng Jen-Shuo
Awards & Selections
Golden Horse Awards 2017 - Best Supporting Actor, Golden Horse Awards 2017 - Best Original Screenplay Nomination, Tokyo International Film Festival 2017

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