A Beautiful Bird Day (2023)

Plot Summary

The story is centered around the transgender protagonist Tzu-chi who has left home for six years and her sister Tzu-chuan with whom she has fallen out of touch for years. From reencountering each other with Tzu-chuan unable to recognize Tzu-chi, to the emotional nuances triggered by the subsequent recognition, the story profiles the protagonist’s gender identity, the contempt and even discrimination she faces from her work and social environment, and conflicts with her family. In the story, the protagonist goes through a series of unfortunate incidents with her sister. Long-repressed emotions and pressures finally pop the cap off, but this also becomes an opportunity for Tzu-chuan to resolve her inner conflicts. This film presents the theme “one can only truly move forward in life by newly confronting the obstacles they did not overcome in the past.”

Full Cast & Characters

Hsieh Chia-chen

Chen Tzu-chi

Chao Yi-lan

Chen Tzu-chuan

Lo Ke-shan

Long

Finn Huang

Chiang

Tammy Lin

Ning-ning

Han Wu

A-Da

Li Ying-hung

Tow truck driver

Chen Chun-cheng

Towing yard clerk

Chen Kun-chuan

Uber driver

Chuang Yung-hsiang

Director

Director & Crew

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