Namesake
同名同姓
Synopsis
Wedding photographer Wen-chien captures daily life through photography. One day, he realizes that, even in the digital age, memories may not be preserved. Ai-Lu, a makeup artist lost her parents in an earthquake and she's afraid of being forgotten ever since. After a car crash, she ends a toxic relationship, determining to live on her own terms. The two, carrying their own pasts and thoughts, meet at a cinema. To Wen-chien's surprise, he discovers that Ai-Lu shares the same name as his ex, and he can even see their similarities sometime…
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Yung-chi
- Screenplay & Story
- Iu I-Tshing, Chen Yung-chi
- Original Title
- 同名同姓
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Yung-chi
Iu I-Tshing, Chen Yung-chi
Amber Hsiao
Chen Yung-chi
Yu Pei-Hua, Kuo Bo-tsun
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Yung-chi
Editor
Iu I-Tshing
Writer
Chen Yung-chi
Director
Kuo Bo-tsun
Producer
Amber Hsiao
Director of Photography
Chen Yung-chi
Writer
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What is Namesake about?
Wedding photographer Wen-chien captures daily life through photography. One day, he realizes that, even in the digital age, memories may not be preserved. Ai-Lu, a makeup artist lost her parents in an earthquake and she's afraid of being forgotten ever since. After a car crash, she ends a toxic relationship, determining to live on her own terms. The two, carrying their own pasts and thoughts, meet at a cinema. To Wen-chien's surprise, he discovers that Ai-Lu shares the same name as his ex, and he can even see their similarities sometime…
Who directed Namesake?
Namesake was directed by Chen Yung-chi.
Who stars in Namesake?
The principal cast of Namesake includes River Huang, Lee Ling-wei, Akira Huang, Lucia, Hu Wei-jie.
When was Namesake released and how long is it?
Namesake was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.