David Chao

Killers Never Old (2023)

A skilled killer named Shui is forced to retire after a failed mission. He moves into an apartment arranged by the organization. However, unexpected murders start happening in the community. Shui decides to investigate and discovers that the community is c ...

The Pond (2022)

Dark comedy, mystery, and fantasy infuse this short-form series sewn together as a feature. With music by Sodagreen. ...

Mother's Remote (2018)

After discovering that her son faked his report cards, a single mother uses a device to grant her utter control over his life -- but at a great cost. ...

DiDi's Dreams (2017)

An aspiring actress must overcome many obstacles as she tries to achieve her dream. Standing in the shadows of her superstar sister, she tries to prove herself while dreaming of love. ...

The Purge of Beauties (2017)

The Happy Life of Debbie (2012)

Debbie was already pregnant in Indonesia before she was married to Taiwan. Her useless husband has no doubt till Debbie's Indonesian friend visit the family... ...

Night Market Hero (2011)

Follows a group of food vendors who have made their living in the bustling 888 Night Market for over a decade. Their livelihood is threatened when some real estate developer acquires the land where the night market is situated. ...

A Way We Go (2002)

For the past forty years, Ah Long has headed up a traditional Chinese musical troupe. But times are changing, and the troupe members leaving one by one, Ah Hui, is an aimless slacker with no plans for the future. Ah Hui's best friend is Ah Gou, a young man ...

Grandma and Her Ghosts (1998)

A 5-year-old kid moves to stay with his grandma in a small town in Taiwan. Soon after, he discovers that not only is his grandma a food vendor, but she's also good at catching spectres. One day, he accidentally releases the most ferocious ghost, who sets l ...

A Drifting Life (1996)

After his wife dies during childbirth, Ku-cheng leaves his children behind in their rural village while he finds work on a construction site in the city. He develops a relationship with a widow but despite their intimacy, he refuses to remarry. ...

Red Persimmon (1996)

In 1949, the Communists take over mainland. The refugees and the military arrive in the Keelung Harbor in Taiwan. A father holds secret meetings with other generals in attempt to recover the lost land, his kids still play games with their grandma who enjoy ...

Tropical Fish (1995)

Young boy, Ah-Jiang, a school failure and day dreamer witnesses the kidnapping of a child. After being taken hostage by a corrupt family, he begins an unusual adventure away from home. ...