Fragrance of the First Flower (2021)

- Narrative Series

6 episodes x 17min

Writer & Director

Yi-Ming, whose husband works outside of town, lives alone with her son. After years apart, she reconnects with Ting-Ting at a wedding, a girl she was intimate with back in high school. The encounter with Ting-Ting not only sets Yi-Ming free from her oppressive marriage, but also reawakens her feelings for Ting-Ting. Nowthat Taiwan has finally legalized same-sex marriage, will Yi-Ming have the courage to change her life ?

2022 Golden Bell Awards Best Writing, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress (nominated for Best Directing, Best Mini-Series)
2022 BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
2022 Frameline: San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival
2022 Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Film Festival
2022 Melbourne Queer Film Festival
2022 Marie Claire Film Festival
2022 KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival
2021 Series Mania Short Forms Competition
2021 Tokyo International Film Festival TIFF Series Program
2021 Variety's 'Best International Tv Shows' 2021
2021 Seriencamp Digital Short Form Award
2020 Taicca X Gagaoolala Pitching Sessions Gold Prize

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