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Dear Ex

誰先愛上他的

  • Status: Released
  • 02-11-2018
  • Runtime: 99 min
  • Score: 7.211
  • Vote count: 147

When Sanlian's ex-husband passes away, she discovers he has altered his insurance policy, cutting out their son in favor of a stranger named Jay.

Hsieh Ying-shiuan

Liu Sanlian

Roy Chiu

Jay

Joseph Huang

Song Chengxi

Spark Chen

Song Zhengyuan

Ai-Lun Kao

Jay's Mother

Wanfang

Consultant

Danny Liang

Stage Manager Allen

Yang Li-Yin

Sanlian's Sister

Chung Hsin-ling

Radio Voice (voice)

Ting-Chien Wu

Director

Clover Kao

Actress Lin Wenru

Ping-Ya Tai

Stage Actress

badelf

> "Do you know that adults are the stupidest creatures on earth? They think they can just make up stories to hide secrets." This is the most creative love triangle film I've ever seen (and not just because one corner is gay). The story is told from the point of view of the boy, maybe 10 years old, who is the real victim of the lies that the adults have perpetrated. The fascinating part is that, in the film, the truth is revealed in bits and pieces - in exactly the same way that the boy has learned the truth. The real tear-jerker is when we understand that last bit of backstory at the end of the film. There is comedy, humanity and pathos. This is a top notch film that had me ruminating on it for days after. If I have one issue, it's that the banter was too fast for us - we had to stop and rewind quite a few times to read the subtitles. Totally worth it though.

Alunauwie

Dear Ex explores emotional turmoil in a love triangle involving a widow, her son, and her late husband’s male partner, highlighting themes of betrayal, acceptance, and healing. Through shifting perspectives and deeply moving performances, the film delivers a powerful story with sincerity and emotional depth. A heartfelt drama that challenges taboos with grace. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)