Dear Tenant

Mr. Lin is a tenant in a rooftop apartment owned by the elderly Mrs. Chou, who is suffering from late-stage diabetes. Lin helps tend to her daily needs and looks after her nine-year old grandson, the orphaned Yo-Yu. When Yo-Yu’s uncle returns to Taiwan, he discovers that the ownership of the apartment has been transferred to the young boy, whom Lin has legally adopted. The stage is set for a conflict that uncovers a very different side to the seemingly perfect tenant.

Dear Tenant is a heartfelt portrayal of unconditional love that explores whether, following the legalisation of same-sex marriage in 2019, Taiwanese society is ready to accept families who dare to break with conventional forms. This box office hit won three Golden Horse Awards, including for actor Tzu-Yi Mo, who gives a stunning performance.

With a short in-person introduction from Queer East Film Festival's director Yi Wang, and pre-recorded introduction by the film's director Yu-Chieh Cheng.

This screening is supported by the Ministry of Culture (Taiwan), and Taiwan Tourism Bureau.