Left-Handed Girl
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A single mother and her two daughters relocate to Taipei to open a night market stall, each navigating the challenges of adapting to their new environment while striving to maintain family unity.
Cast
- Janel Tsai
- Nina Ye
- Shih-Yuan Ma
- Blaire Chang
- Akio Chen
- Teng-Hui Huang
- Teng-Hung Hsia
- Xin-Yan Chao
Moviegoers are saying
Sean Baker's intimate exploration of family dynamics and cultural identity has struck a chord with audiences who praise its authentic portrayal of generational trauma and feminist themes. While some viewers found the ending abrupt and the pacing challenging, most were moved by the film's deeply human approach to depicting Asian family structures and the weight of inherited expectations.
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- May 20, 2025
“Look, mom!” 😭🤍
Bridget MillsDec 2, 2025I love Sean baker’s cinematic universe of unsupervised kids
joj66May 15, 2025I think Goo Goo is the most underrated character of the movie
zoee - Nov 30, 2025
I love when movies are like women, women, women, accidental male comfort character.
MennaDec 3, 2025Nothing scarier than having to spend time at a family gathering with relatives you’re not close to
JustineDec 2, 2025this is honestly one of the best films i've ever seen and i literally loved everything about it! It's touching, realistic, deep, cute… a mix of so many things that just works because the film feels so human and touches you right in the heart. What a masterpiece <3
chloé† - Jan 26, 2026
Lovely movie, kinda can't believe that's where it ends
James (Schaffrillas)Nov 30, 2025As a leftie and former spawn of Satan myself, I have lots of thoughts. Tsou’s Left-Handed Girl encapsulates centuries-worth of male dominance through a common cultural superstition about left-handedness’ association with the devil. In a way, this myth opens the first door…
allain♡May 15, 2025sweetest way to kick off the cannes trip
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- Victor K likedLeft-Handed Girl
I like the bloom lighting, I don’t know if it was the effect of filming on IPhone, but it made this visually unique, especially for the night market scenes which for me feels true to life in how overwhelming an environment like that can be. This story also works well for this…
nevan lovedLeft-Handed Girla fantastic solo debut and easily a favorite for the year. incredibly touching and engaging with such an intimate yet powerful direction. fantastic performances and writing, and of course with sean’s perfect pacing; all of the girls are exceptionally talented and deserve it all
Bennie lovedLeft-Handed GirlA film with such a strong sense of place and atmosphere, immersing you in the night markets of Taipei. Amazing performances, bold themes, and emotional realism. A family story that creates an honest depiction of hardworking life. 9
- daria lovedLeft-Handed Girl
Immersing in the world is incredibly easy, watching with an eyes of a child. Great picture of how parentification affects young adults. Definitely the type of a movie that effect would change after a second time watching.
WWE President of Personality likedLeft-Handed GirlA drama that is far too complex, and goes beyond the taboo of what being left handed used to mean. It lost me at times, but it was a very nice story.
Reyham likedLeft-Handed GirlLoved the city aesthetic. Enjoyed the entire runtime and the cute little girl. But this family plot got dark and messy fast and I can’t see past it.
- Star Lord lovedLeft-Handed Girl
A beautifully shot family drama exploring mother–daughter bonds, tradition, gender norms, and emotional turmoil.
RitOlive lovedLeft-Handed GirlThis is such a gem of a movie. Really enjoyed it, that little girl is brilliant.
TJ Lane lovedLeft-Handed GirlSean Baker/Florida Project fans assemble!
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Metacritic
May 21, 2025
The strengths of this slender film, which Tsou co-wrote with Baker, stem from its authentic rendition of daily life in a bustling metropolis.
Lovia Gyarkye
The Hollywood Reporter
May 21, 2025
Regardless of some of the screenplay hiccups and deus ex machina plopped from the sky, “Left-Handed Girl” still announces Tsou as a confident directorial talent with a rare exuberance.
Ryan Lattanzio
IndieWire
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