Taipei Exchanges (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2010, Taipei Exchanges is a drama film directed by Hsiao Ya-chuan, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Doris simply wanted to open a refined, stylish coffee shop in a bohemian Taipei neighborhood, but when she's stuck with a load of useless gifts from the opening celebration, her younger sister Josie turns the café into a burgeoning bartering business. There, even a soulful song (by Japanese singer Atari Kosuke in a cameo) is a tradable commodity. One day, a traveler brings in 35 soaps from around the world with a story for each of them, awakening Doris' imagination about the outside world that she has never seen.
Who’s in it. Taipei Exchanges stars Gwei Lun-mei as Doris, Zaizai Lin as Joise, Chang Han as Chun-Ching and Yuli Ma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Taipei Exchanges has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taipei Exchanges page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taipei Exchanges tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taipei Exchanges (2010)?
- In US, Taipei Exchanges is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Taipei Exchanges worth watching?
- Taipei Exchanges holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Taipei Exchanges?
- Taipei Exchanges stars Gwei Lun-mei, Zaizai Lin, Chang Han, Yuli Ma and Atari Kousuke.