阿莉芙 (2017): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2017, 阿莉芙 is a drama film directed by Yu-Lin Wang, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Alifu, a 25 year-old Paiwan boy, works as a hair-dresser in Taipei and struggles between his dream of getting a sex change operation and following his father’s footsteps to inherit the title as Chief of the indigenous Paiwan tribe. His lesbian roommate, Pei-Zhen, is also his best friend and confidante. Sherry, a transgender man, is the owner of a drag queen bar. For years, Sherry has been in love with the plumber, Wu, even though Wu only sees him as his buddy. Chris, a civil servant, lives a dull life. A one-time gig as a drag queen in the bar unexpectedly becomes his unique and secret way to relief stress. Chris has no choice but to keep this gig a secret from his girlfriend Angie. Across different genders and sexualities, the only common ground these people share is their search for love, understanding and acceptance. (Source: Golden Village)

Who’s in it. 阿莉芙 stars Utjung Tjakivalid as Alifu, Chao Yi-lan as Pei-Zhen, Wu Pong-fong as Wu and Bamboo Chen as Sherry, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, 阿莉芙 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 阿莉芙 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 阿莉芙 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and El padrino II.