Granny Must Die
An absurd comedy about the daily life of a three-generational Hakka household in Taipei. The main characters are Huichiao, her grandmother Chunmei, Chunmei’s son Fusang, and daughter-in-law Lichun. The story begins on a stormy night when Huichiao quietly approaches and murders Chunmei, coldly saying, "Granny, just die!" As the story develops, we learn that their conflicts stem from not only daily trivialities but also past memories and complex family relationships. Through multiple perspectives and intertwined timelines, the film delves into this quirky family, uncovering each member’s secrets and sorrows, leading to a dramatic escape where the truth finally emerges.
Directed by Chen Yi-jung · Written by Joy Tsai
Cast
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Yang Li-yin Li Chun Mei -
Lan Wei-hua Jhong Fu Sheng -
Winnie Chang Chen Li Chun -
Tammy Lin Jhong Huei Ciao -
Chang Ning Young Chun-Mei -
Chen Wan-chun A Jie -
Galin Lin Jhen Sheng -
Hsu Hao-hsiang Butcher -
Tong Yi-jyun Jhong Jhih Rong -
Sherry Peng Chun-Mei's mother
Make it a double feature
3h 55m together
Granny Must Die
Eddington
A close match in mood and era.
