A Dire Strait
“It's for the baby. It's for the family.”
Synopsis
Demi has stayed in bed for weeks due to the Chinese postpartum tradition. Although she tries to be as cooperative as possible, the weeks-long confinement and endless chicken soup push her to her limit.
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Production Budget
$21K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liang-Chun Lin
- Screenplay & Story
- Liang-Chun Lin
- Original Score
- Chang Shao-ting
- Original Title
- A Dire Strait
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Budget
- $21K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liang-Chun Lin
Liang-Chun Lin
Chang Shao-ting
Apoorva Sankar
Taylor Poling
Department Leadership Roster
Liang-Chun Lin
Director
Liang-Chun Lin
Writer
Taylor Poling
Producer
Apoorva Sankar
Editor
Dazzy Shah
Production Design
Chang Shao-ting
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dire Strait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Dire Strait about?
Demi has stayed in bed for weeks due to the Chinese postpartum tradition. Although she tries to be as cooperative as possible, the weeks-long confinement and endless chicken soup push her to her limit.
Who directed A Dire Strait?
A Dire Strait was directed by Liang-Chun Lin.
Who stars in A Dire Strait?
The principal cast of A Dire Strait includes Lee Chen, Willis Chung, Christine Liao.
When was A Dire Strait released and how long is it?
A Dire Strait was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dire Strait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dire Strait was composed by Chang Shao-ting.