Cheng Yu-chieh

Directing

Cheng Yu-chieh

Born November 27, 1977 · Tainan, Taiwan (age 48)

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Known For

The Pig, the Snake and the PigeonThe Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon · 2023
The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon
★ 7.32023
MovieCrimeDrama
The arrogant, third most-wanted criminal in Taiwan, decides to get rid of the top two competitors and crowns himself the most-wanted criminal before dying.
For My CountryFor My Country · 2023
For My Country
★ 6.22023
MovieDrama
Aissa, a young officer of Algerian origin, tragically loses his life during a fresher initiation ritual at the prestigious French military academy of Saint-Cyr. As the death tears through his family, controversy arises over Aissa’s funeral plans when the Army refuses to take responsibility. Ismael, his older, rebellious brother, tries to keep the family united as they fight to win justice for Aissa.
GritGrit · 2021
Grit
★ 4.22021
MovieRomance
Croc is a young gangster who goes back to work for his former boss at a city councilor’s office after his release from jail. Croc’s latest task is to deal with Ping, a headstrong farmer who adamantly refuses to give up her land for redevelopment. As Croc and Ping develop feelings for each other, Croc is determined to become a better man and hang on to his newfound happiness — even if it means defying his own mob.
Mama BoyMama Boy · 2022
Mama Boy
★ 5.22022
MovieRomanceDrama
Xiao Hong is a shy 29-year-old man who works in an aquarium fish store and lets his overprotective mother boss him around in all aspects of his life. His cousin decides to take him to a seedy hotel where Sister Lele oversees the prostitution business.
DeadlineDeadline · 2025
Deadline
★ 6.72025
MovieDramaMystery
As final exam approach, a shocking “suicide notice” appeared in Enshan high school. It accuses the exam system of crushing students and threatens suicide on the exam day. The school is afraid of triggering more anxiety among students, and worried about its reputation. At the same time, they urgently try to identify the person. As the truth slowly unravels, it turned out to be a scandal in the education system.
MongaMonga · 2010
Monga
★ 6.62010
MovieThriller
Set in the 1980s, “Monga” centers on five boys (Mosquito, Monk, Dragon, White Monkey and A-Lan) who join the "Gang of Princes" who are tired of being pushed around. As the "Gang of Princes" rise in stature, they come into conflict with other gangs jealous of their rising power.
The Chronicles of LibidoistsThe Chronicles of Libidoists · 2024
The Chronicles of Libidoists
★ 5.22024
MovieDrama
Four individuals, adrift in their pursuit of sexual gratification, find themselves inextricably linked by a shared longing for a deeper, purer connection that transcends carnal desires.
10 Plus 1010 Plus 10 · 2011
10 Plus 10
★ 5.72011
MovieDrama
10+10 is a project initiated by the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival to demonstrate the solidarity between Taiwanese film-makers. 20 directors are invited to make a 5-minute short film each on the theme of the “Uniqueness of Taiwan,” but allowed total freedom in all other aspects.

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The Magician on the SkywalkThe Magician on the Skywalk · 2021
The Magician on the Skywalk
★ 8.12021
SeriesDramaMystery
Through the stories of nine kids living in the Chinese Shopping Mall, this film depicts their diverse and magical life experiences. In the summer of 1985, while Xiaobudian (the tiny one) was at the fourth grade, he was already a convincing street vendor, who sold stuff for allowance on a skywalk every day. Xiaobudian’s father is a shoe shop owner who was doing business in the Chinese Shopping Mall. One day, a magician from nowhere showed up in the mall. He had a treasure bowl and a zebra capable of emitting colorful lights, and he was able to make countless magic tricks. Xiaobudian admired this magician, and bought magic props for practice every day. At the same time, more and more boys and girls in the mall have met this mysterious magician, and gained life-changing power after they watched the magic show.