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Xiao Mei

Xiao Mei

20184.81h 35m

Overview

A film about the tormenting presence of absence. A young shop girl named Xiao Mei suddenly vanishes from her usual existence, without explanation or trace. Has she dissolved, or perhaps redeemed herself somehow? Nine people from her immediate surroundings try to fill the empty space left behind by this supposedly insignificant young woman. In a kaleidoscope of meandering memories, projections, confessions, interpretations, incantations and helpless speculations through which the young escapee wanders aimlessly, they attempt to solve the mystery of her disappearance.

Directed by Maren Hwang
Written by Maren Hwang
Produced by Chung Mong-Hong
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Top Cast

Cincin Jao

Cincin Jao

Xiao Mei

Wu Kang-ren

Wu Kang-ren

Photographer

Ivy Yin

Ivy Yin

Owner of clothing store

Ko Shu-Chin

Ko Shu-Chin

Xiao Mei's Mother

Chen Yi-wen

Chen Yi-wen

Landlord

Liu Kuan-ting

Liu Kuan-ting

Xiao Mei's Boyfriend

Wu Chien-Ho

Wu Chien-Ho

Xiao Mei's ex boyfriend

Na-Do

Na-Do

Xiao Mei's brother

Michael Chang

Michael Chang

Psychic

Lawrence Chou Chun-Wai

Lawrence Chou Chun-Wai

About Xiao Mei

Xiao Mei is a mystery, drama film released in 2018. Directed by Maren Hwang, it stars Cincin Jao, Wu Kang-ren, Ivy Yin. A film about the tormenting presence of absence. A young shop girl named Xiao Mei suddenly vanishes from her usual existence, without explanation or trace. Has she dissolved, or perhaps redeemed herself somehow? Nine people from her immediate surroundings try to fill the empty space left behind by this supposedly insignificant young woman. In a kaleidoscope of meandering memories, projections, confessions, interpretations, incantations and helpless speculations through which the young escapee wanders aimlessly, they attempt to solve the mystery of her disappearance.

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