As we Like It

Alternative title

Jie Da Huan Xi

Synopsis

Feature film. An adaptation of As You like It set in Ximending, a small district of contemporary Taipei in Taiwan that has no WiFi. The film features an almost exclusively female cast, with only supporting roles (a taxi driver and police officers) played by male actors.

Language

English

Country

Taiwan

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2021

Duration

107 mins

Credits

Director

Chen Hung-i; Muni Wei

Screenplay

Chen Hung-i; Muni Wei; Remmy Sung

Production Design

Liang Shuo Lin

Cast

Puff Kuo	Rosalind
Camille Chalons	Celia
Aggie Hsieh	Orlando
Joelle Lu	Oliver

Additional Details

Production type

Fiction Films

Historical period

Contemporary

Plays

As You Like It

Subjects

Women’s studies; Shakespeare

Keywords

Gender-blind casting

Notes

Notes

The languages spoken in the film are Minnan and Mandarin with several tableau presented in English.

History

Had its world premiere at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam in February 2021.

Production Company

Name

Red Society Film

Distributor

Name

Swallow Wings