Granny Must Die

Overview

An absurd comedy about the daily life of a three-generational Hakka household in Taipei. The main characters are Huichiao, her grandmother Chunmei, Chunmei’s son Fusang, and daughter-in-law Lichun. The story begins on a stormy night when Huichiao quietly approaches and murders Chunmei, coldly saying, "Granny, just die!" As the story develops, we learn that their conflicts stem from not only daily trivialities but also past memories and complex family relationships. Through multiple perspectives and intertwined timelines, the film delves into this quirky family, uncovering each member’s secrets and sorrows, leading to a dramatic escape where the truth finally emerges.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 26, 2024

Original language

Chinese

Countries

Taiwan

Cast

Tong Yi-Jyun,Yang Li-Yin,Winnie Chang,Galin Lin,Lan Wei-Hua,Sherry Peng,Wan Chun Chen,Hsu Hao-hsiang,Ning Chang,Tammy Lin

Director

Yi-Jung Chen

Writer

Joy Tsai,Keng-Ming Chang,Milia Luo,Yu-Fang Wen

Producer

I-Li Lo,Keng-Ming Chang

Cinematography

Shih-Wen Liu

Music

Chi-Yang Hsu

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt33967738