Baby Steps
Danny, a Taiwanese-American man, and his partner Tate long to have a baby, but the complex world of international surrogacy is further complicated by Danny's well-meaning but extremely meddlesome Ma, who wants to control…
In this heartwarming Taiwanese film, Danny (Barney Cheng), a Taiwanese-American man, and his American partner Tate (Patrick Lee) share a simple dream: to start a family. But their path to parenthood is anything but simple. Navigating the intricate legal and emotional maze of international surrogacy, they face an unexpected hurdle in the form of Danny's well-meaning but wildly overbearing mother (Gua A Leh). Ma has her own ideas about how the baby should be raised—and she's not afraid to meddle. What unfolds is a hilarious, touching, and often poignant clash of cultures, generations, and expectations. As Danny and Tate fight to maintain their relationship and their vision of family, they discover that love, patience, and a little bit of chaos are the true ingredients for building a home. Baby Steps is a rare gem that blends sharp comedy with genuine emotional depth, celebrating queer love and the messy, beautiful process of creating a family against all odds.