Naiad
偏安之鄉
Synopsis
On the eve of Taiwan’s controversial referendum related to same-sex marriage, the world is crying for an outlet under the stiffing social atmosphere. Jie, a woman in her early 30s, is trying to balance her life between taking care of her ill mother in Taipei city, her aspiration as a substitute teacher in a rural county, and her lesbian identity. Her effort to earn recognition from her parents and from work falls apart after experiencing a major train derailment accident, followed by the death of her mother. Such life-changing events awaken her desires to break free from the status quo burdened by social and familial responsibilities to “fit in” and “impress”. She realizes she cannot fulfill her aspiration as an educator in the current education system and starts making peace with life of her own accord.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diana Chao
- Screenplay & Story
- Diana Chao, Ting Chi-wen
- Original Title
- 偏安之鄉
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diana Chao
Diana Chao, Ting Chi-wen
Will Jobe
Amanda Tseng, Cho Ting-Wu
Department Leadership Roster
Diana Chao
Director
Will Jobe
Director of Photography
Diana Chao
Writer
Ting Chi-wen
Writer
Amanda Tseng
Producer
Cho Ting-Wu
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Naiad
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What is Naiad about?
On the eve of Taiwan’s controversial referendum related to same-sex marriage, the world is crying for an outlet under the stiffing social atmosphere. Jie, a woman in her early 30s, is trying to balance her life between taking care of her ill mother in Taipei city, her aspiration as a substitute teacher in a rural county, and her lesbian identity. Her effort to earn recognition from her parents and from work falls apart after experiencing a major train derailment accident, followed by the death of her mother. Such life-changing events awaken her desires to break free from the status quo burdened by social and familial responsibilities to “fit in” and “impress”. She realizes she cannot fulfill her aspiration as an educator in the current education system and starts making peace with life of her own accord.
Who directed Naiad?
Naiad was directed by Diana Chao.
Who stars in Naiad?
The principal cast of Naiad includes Chao Yi-lan, Yorke Sun, Chu Meng-hsuan.
When was Naiad released and how long is it?
Naiad was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 40m.