Alifu, the Prince/ss (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2017, Alifu, the Prince/ss 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. Alifu, the Prince/ss 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, Alifu, the Prince/ss has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alifu, the Prince/ss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alifu, the Prince/ss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alifu, the Prince/ss (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alifu, the Prince/ss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alifu, the Prince/ss worth watching?
- Alifu, the Prince/ss holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alifu, the Prince/ss?
- Alifu, the Prince/ss stars Utjung Tjakivalid, Chao Yi-lan, Wu Pong-fong, Bamboo Chen and Rexen Cheng.
- When was Alifu, the Prince/ss released?
- Alifu, the Prince/ss was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.