5 Lessons in Happiness: She Is My Father
Hsiang, a comedian, suddenly gets a call from her daughter Ling who she has not seen for the past ten years. Ling is now 18 and unexpectedly pregnant. She comes to Taipei to ask her father for shelter. But Ling has no…
In this tender and unexpectedly funny Taiwanese short film, Hsiang—a flamboyant drag queen comedian—has built a vibrant life on stage, far from the responsibilities of fatherhood. But when her estranged 18-year-old daughter Ling shows up on her doorstep, pregnant and desperate for shelter, Hsiang's carefully curated world flips upside down. Over the course of a single, chaotic day, the two must navigate a decade of silence, unpack hidden truths about identity and family, and rediscover what it means to belong. Packed with colorful performances, heartfelt awkwardness, and a dash of motherly (or is it fatherly?) wisdom, this 13-minute gem proves that love doesn't come with a user manual—it comes with sequins and second chances.