Make Up (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 4.2

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Released in 2011, Make Up is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Lien Yi-Chi, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. Being a mortuary cosmetologist, Min-Hsiu is used to seeing dead bodies until she accidentally spots a female corpse – her high school teacher Miss Chen Ting. Nie Cheng-Fu, Chen Ting’s husband, loves his wife profoundly and tries to find more memories of her with Min-Hsiu’s help. At that point, a detective, Kuo Yung-Ming, senses that the truth behind this case may not be as simple as it seems. Death is not the end of life, but another beginning of it...

Who’s in it. Make Up stars Sonia Sui as Chen Ting, Matt Wu as Nie Cheng-Fu, Ray Chang as Kuo Yung-Ming and Shao-Huai Chang as Chih-jen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Make Up has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Make Up tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Make Up (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Make Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Make Up worth watching?
Make Up holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Make Up?
Make Up stars Sonia Sui, Matt Wu, Ray Chang, Shao-Huai Chang and Nikki Hsieh.
When was Make Up released?
Make Up was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.