How To Tell Unique Stories About Taiwan-The Taipei Tonight Show Ep. 10

How To Tell Unique Stories About Taiwan-The Taipei Tonight Show Ep. 10

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Publish Date - 12/12/2025

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Dennis sits down with Tsou Shih-ching, the director of Taiwan’s 2026 Oscar hopeful “Left-Handed Girl.” They chat about working with Sean Baker, the creative process, and the unique storytelling of this movie. She also explains the importance of the casting process for the film. The pair also discusses the film’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and its nomination as Taiwan’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars in 2026. Finally, Dennis and Peggy challenge Tsou to a special game to end the show. Discover all about this heartfelt story about Taiwan on this episode of “The Taipei Tonight Show.”

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