Taipei Licensed Prostitutes

Overview

The TV documentary explores the lives of Taiwan’s licensed sex workers. It follows how, in 1997, Mayor Chen Shui-bian’s sudden abolition of legal prostitution in Taipei stripped more than a hundred women of their right to work, forcing them into a long-term struggle for survival. Through documenting their protests and personal stories, the film uncovers the little-known history of sex workers in Taiwan and examines their struggles under multiple layers of oppression—from political and economic forces to legal and ethical debates.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 29, 2001

Original language

English

Director

Tsai Tsung-lung

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt31108291