Alifu, the Prince/ss
Originally released in 2017. Alifu, the Prince/ss is a drama film. directed by Yu-Lin Wang.
Starring Utjung Tjakivalid, Chao Yi-lan, and Wu Pong-Fong
Synopsis
Alifu, a 25 year-old Paiwan boy, works as a hair-dresser in Taipei and struggles between his dream of getting a sex change operation and following his father’s footsteps to inherit the title as Chief of the indigenous Paiwan tribe. His lesbian roommate, Pei-Zhen, is also his best friend and confidante. Sherry, a transgender man, is the owner of a drag queen bar. For years, Sherry has been in love with the plumber, Wu, even though Wu only sees him as his buddy. Chris, a civil servant, lives a dull life. A one-time gig as a drag queen in the bar unexpectedly becomes his unique and secret way to relief stress. Chris has no choice but to keep this gig a secret from his girlfriend Angie. Across different genders and sexualities, the only common ground these people share is their search for love, understanding and acceptance.
(Source: Golden Village)
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alifu, the Prince/ss about?
Alifu, a 25 year-old Paiwan boy, works as a hair-dresser in Taipei and struggles between his dream of getting a sex change operation and following his father’s footsteps to inherit the title as C...
Who directed Alifu, the Prince/ss?
Alifu, the Prince/ss was directed by Yu-Lin Wang.
How long is Alifu, the Prince/ss?
Alifu, the Prince/ss has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Alifu, the Prince/ss released?
Alifu, the Prince/ss was released on October 27, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alifu, the Prince/ss?
The main cast of Alifu, the Prince/ss includes Utjung Tjakivalid, Chao Yi-lan, Wu Pong-Fong, Bamboo Chen, Rexen Cheng Jen-Shuo.