Artemisia
Originally released in 2008. Artemisia is a drama/family film. directed by Chiang Hsiu-Chiung. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pan Lili, Mo Tzu-Yi, and Chen-Kang Tang
Synopsis
A woman who believes she chose an unconventional path in her life is startled to find her children are stepping further beyond society's boundaries. Ai-tsao is a widow who is nearly 60 years old; her husband, over twenty years her senior, has been dead for nearly two decades, and Ai-tsao's life has settled into a comfortable routine of looking after her elderly mother and doting on her two adult children. Ai-tsao was born into a conservative and exclusionist minority family. After falling in love with a much older teacher of mainland descent, she abandoned her family and eloped. Decades later, her discovery that her son is gay and that her daughter has a black boyfriend makes her question choices in her past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Public Television Service Taiwan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Artemisia about?
A woman who believes she chose an unconventional path in her life is startled to find her children are stepping further beyond society's boundaries. Ai-tsao is a widow who is nearly 60 years old; h...
Who directed Artemisia?
Artemisia was directed by Chiang Hsiu-Chiung.
How long is Artemisia?
Artemisia has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Artemisia released?
Artemisia was released on May 25, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Artemisia?
The main cast of Artemisia includes Pan Lili, Mo Tzu-Yi, Chen-Kang Tang, Chou Heng-Yin, Hsi-Sheng Chen.