You Are a Bitch Who Took My Place

Set in the hallways and classrooms of a Taiwanese high school, 'You Are a Bitch Who Took My Place' is a short film that explores the tangled emotions of teenage love, jealousy, and self-discovery. Chen Wei, the class’s top student, finds himself drawn to the charismatic Yi Huan, who repeatedly seeks his help studying. But Chen Wei’s best friend, Zhong Da, is suspicious of Yi Huan’s motives and tries to protect Chen Wei from what he sees as a manipulative relationship. As the trio’s dynamics shift, Chen Wei must confront his own feelings—both for Yi Huan and for Zhong Da—while navigating the blurred lines between friendship, romance, and unrequited longing. With a focus on queer identity and the bittersweet ache of first love, this indie Taiwanese gem captures the vulnerability and confusion of adolescence in a compact, emotionally charged narrative.