Left-Handed Girl

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Left-Handed Girl

R

2025

1h 48m

Drama

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A single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei after several years of living in the countryside to open a stand at a buzzing night market. Each in their way will have to adapt to this new environment to make ends meet and maintain the family unity. But when their traditional grandfather forbids his youngest left-handed granddaughter from using her "devil hand," generations of family secrets begin to unravel.

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Critics Consensus

A warm tour through Taipei distinguished by its lived-in cultural specificity and relatable family dynamics, Left-Handed Girl is a winning first solo feature from writer-director Shih-Ching Tsou.

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Ty Burr

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Dec 8

3/4

Pungently filmed, with a haunting central performance by Tsai as the mother.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Dec 2

It’s one of those films where the stakes don’t appear that high, yet we become so attached to this family and their survival it will all matter a great deal.

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Natalia Winkelman

New York Times

Dec 2

Expressive visuals and evocative scenes, including one involving an overactive meerkat, make “Left-Handed Girl” a memorable family affair.

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Javier Ocaña

El Pais (Spain)

2d

The script has a few too many clichés...But the exquisite taste in shots from the girl's point of view, the sympathy the characters show despite their understandable irritation, and the formal charm of the imagery are captivating. [Full review in Spanish]

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Rubén Téllez Brotons

El antepenúltimo mohicano

2d

4/5

A solid work that is not afraid to look at the world through the eyes of its protagonist [Full Review in Spanish]

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Randy Meeks

Espinof

3d

4.5/5

'Left-Handed Girl' is a tangible, real, and unique film that reflects the sheer chaos of a dysfunctional family in Taiwan, filmed with class, care, and love for its characters. [Full review in Spanish]

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Maeling

Dec 19

Wish it was in English language

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t W

Nov 15

Intimate, beautiful, and a great movie.

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Stephanie L

@StephanieL11 Jan 25

My friend & I watched this on Netflix Canada. The language was dubbed to English which was helpful to us. The characters & storyline really kept us captivated...and had us rooting for the characters to have a better life. There were some laughs, and some somewhat shocking moments. It's a film that reminded me that life can be hard sometimes...and everyone is struggling in one way or another. A great look into Taipei...and life there. The actors were incredible.....I especially loved the little girl. I have seen many Chinese movies before so this didn't blow me away...but if you want something different & fun to watch this might be for you.

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Matt

Jan 23

A sweet, tender, family-centered movie about intergenerational relationships. Excellent insights into class and gender roles in Taiwan with a behind-the-scenes look at the life of night market vendors.

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Mister S

@Sanscahier Jan 23

Incredible acting direction. Camera action at eye level of a child, which engages the viewer. Is this a movie you want to see again? Perhaps no. As opposed to Chunking Express, which adds more dimensions to its characters. Anyhow, Left-Handed Girl offers what a great movie should offer, and Tsou Shih-Ching is surely a name to remember. And should we mention the Sean Baker effect? 4.6 stars

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Elizabeth D

@Hatchje Jan 19

I loved this movie. Each of the three main characters were completely engaging to watch as the story unfolded, without sentimentality.

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Synopsis

A single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei after several years of living in the countryside to open a stand at a buzzing night market. Each in their way will have to adapt to this new environment to make ends meet and maintain the family unity. But when their traditional grandfather forbids his youngest left-handed granddaughter from using her "devil hand," generations of family secrets begin to unravel.

Director: Shih-Ching Tsou
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Through the Lens Entertainment, Le Pacte, Cinema Inutile, Good Chaos, Left-Handed Girl Film Productions Company
Rating: R (Sexual Content and Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 28, 2025
Runtime: 1h 48m

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