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Gao Hong

Gao Hong is a Taiwanese filmmaker. With a background in acting, he creates works centered on identity and trauma. His self-directed short film, Unnamed, premiered at Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, was also selected by Frameline- San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival. His documentary short, A Prayer, funded by Giloo Fest and New Taipei City Documentary Film Awards, has received the …

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WeddingWedding · 2025
Wedding
2025
MovieDrama
On her wedding day, Xiao Xuan faces mounting doubts under family pressure, societal expectations, and ritual burdens. Told through her friend Renjie's perspective, the story follows her brief escape from the ceremony, sparking chaos in her absence. As tensions rise, the line between personal choice and duty blurs.
UnnamedUnnamed · 2019
Unnamed
1.02019
MovieComedyDrama
Zhang Ya-Ting wants to switch to a gender neutral name. She goes to her best friend Hong Jia-Hao but interrupts him in the middle of hooking up with someone from a dating app.
Can You Promise Me One Thing?Can You Promise Me One Thing? · 2025
Can You Promise Me One Thing?
2025
MovieDrama
Gay men Gu and Chang meet on a dating app, and head to a hotel for a hookup. The two strangers start with some small talk to break the ice, but Gu seems anxious, prompting Chang to ease him into the mood. As their conversation progresses, Chang discovers that Gu is hiding a secret.
Freedom Under the WallFreedom Under the Wall · 2019
Freedom Under the Wall
2019
MovieDrama
In 1949, the Republic of China suffered a major defeat in the Chinese Civil War, and the Government was forced to relocate to Taiwan. The Government enacted the Declaration of Martial Law in Taiwan, prosecuted anyone who was suspected to be Chinese communists spy. Tin, an innocent farmer, was falsely accused and imprisoned. During the days in jail, Tin got lots of support from his inmate, Kok. With the hope that Kok gave him, Tin gradually found that it is impossible for him to be released from prison.
Girls on PeriodsGirls on Periods · 2019
Girls on Periods
2019
MovieDrama
Nosebleed, menstrual blood. Friendship, love, Lovership? Beautiful worries worrying youthfulness.
A PrayerA Prayer · 2024
A Prayer
2024
MovieDocumentary
After leaving a youth shelter, a filmmaker lost in Christian faith tries to save his friend, who has turned to Satanism for redemption. Their shared need for salvation pulls them into a turbulent journey, testing their friendship and ultimately forcing them to make life-changing choices.
Three Things I Learned in FranceThree Things I Learned in France · 2026
Three Things I Learned in France
2026
MovieDocumentary
As a Taiwanese in France, I have learnt a few things. There are three things I would like to share with you the most. French is difficult… but there are certain things more difficult than French.

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