Mongrel (CTBA)
A striking Taiwanese debut, executive produced by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Opening
Fri 23 May
Fri 23 May
Set in the remote mountains of rural Taiwan, Oom, an undocumented Thai immigrant works as a caregiver to the elderly and disabled in the face of enduring hardship and exploitation.
As his situation grows increasingly unbearable, he must choose between survival and dignity.
Receiving a Special Mention for the Caméra d'Or at Cannes 2024, Mongrel is a striking debut, executive produced by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
- Director
- Chiang Wei Liang, You Qiao Yin
- Cast
- Wanlop Rungkumjad, Lu Yi-ching, Hong Yu Hong
- Duration
- 128 min
- Opening
- Fri 23 May
- Year
- 2024
- Country
- Taiwan, Singapore, France
- Language
- Mandarin, Thai, Taiwanese
- Subtitles
- English
It’s a sombre, sober movie but made with impressive artistry. ⭐⭐⭐⭐