Coming Home
A cross-culture relationship ended in heartbreak. Jie Cheng threw everything away back home to pursue this journey of love with his American boyfriend. Can he ever go home again? (Source: GagaOOLala)
When Taiwanese student Jie Cheng (Hsu Yu Ting) falls head over heels for Eric (Benjamin Turman), a rebellious American exchange student, he makes the life-altering decision to leave everything behind and move to the United States. But what starts as a whirlwind romance soon hits the rocky shores of reality—cultural clashes, family pressure, and Eric’s looming graduation put their love to the test. Shot against Taiwan’s breathtaking landscapes, including the island’s most dangerous road, this short film from director Steven Liang is a poignant, intimate exploration of first love, sacrifice, and the painful search for belonging. With a haunting soundtrack and and a deeply empathetic lens, Coming Home asks: can you ever truly return to the person you were before you gave your heart away?