Synopsis
A mother and her two daughters move to Taipei to open a noodle stand at a vibrant night market, but family secrets and tradition test their fresh start.
A mother and her two daughters move to Taipei to open a noodle stand at a vibrant night market, but family secrets and tradition test their fresh start.
LHG Films Le Pacte Cinema Inutile Filmic Through the Lens Entertainment Good Chaos Left-Handed Girl Film Productions
Solaxay Qız, Left-handed girl. To była ręka... diabła!, Left Handed Girl, Solak Kız, Zuopiezi nuhai, 왼손잡이 소녀, Left-Handed Girl. To była ręka… diabła!, La mia famiglia a Taipei, A Garota Canhota, הילדה השמאלית, เด็กมือซ้าย, Cô gái tay chiêu, La chica zurda, Levičarka, 左利きの少女, الفتاة العسراء, Ljevakinja, Levoruká, A balkezes lány, La gauchère, Fata stângace, A Rapariga Canhota, Левша, Ліворука, Левичарката, Vasenkätinen tyttö, Το Αριστερό Μου Χέρι
I think Goo Goo is the most underrated character of the movie
Nothing scarier than having to spend time at a family gathering with relatives you’re not close to
this is honestly one of the best films i've ever seen and i literally loved everything about it! It's touching, realistic, deep, cute… a mix of so many things that just works because the film feels so human and touches you right in the heart. What a masterpiece <3
I love when movies are like women, women, women, accidental male comfort character.
sweetest way to kick off the cannes trip
As a leftie and former spawn of Satan myself, I have lots of thoughts.
Tsou’s Left-Handed Girl encapsulates centuries-worth of male dominance through a common cultural superstition about left-handedness’ association with the devil. In a way, this myth opens the first door to the patriarchal society built on walls of obedience and subjugation. To veer off the path of “normalcy” (a.K.a. being left-handed) becomes a threat that shakes the patriarchy down to its core.
This conformity then becomes a learned habit that’s too difficult to shrug off, with each generation of mothers carrying responsibilities far heavier than what they can endure. It becomes even more apparent in scenes where the most obvious choice is to ask for help, but the…
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
as a leftie myself, this has become an instant favorite. you can definitely see Sean Baker’s fingerprints everywhere on this, all the way from the iPhone cinematography to the coloring. it reminded me of The Florida Project in the way it captures themes of motherhood and class. what felt new to me here though, and something that Shih-Ching Tsou added, is was how the film shows the infrastructure of a family and the hierarchies that end up shaping kids’ worldview. take I-Jing’s left-handedness for example, the words her grandpa says get under her skin, and she begins to see her left hand as truly something evil and even tries to police herself by wrapping it with a cloth
and while yes,…
I absolutely fell in love with Shih-Ching Tsou’s solo directorial debut, LEFT-HANDED GIRL, and if you’re already a fan of Sean Baker’s work, chances are you will too. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Taipei’s night market, it’s a moving & sometimes funny examination of a single mother and her two daughters as they navigate the complexities of working-class life & family bonds. Think “Take Out” meets “The Florida Project.” With stellar performances from Janel Tsai, Ma Shih-yuan, and the irresistibly adorable Nina Yeh, paired with kinetic iPhone cinematography & Baker’s precise editing, it gradually finds its rhythm, building toward a powerful emotional climax where the family gathers for a celebration that turns into a devastating revelation of long-buried secrets. Can’t wait to see where Shih-Ching Tsou’s career goes from here.
An uncompromisingly sweet film. It’s easy to fall in love with the characters as well as its quiet, but insistent, critique of traditionalism. The balancing act Left-Handed Girl creates between viewing these events through the eyes of a child and the more grounded perspectives of the older family members creates an enriching generational conversation. Beautiful work from the cast and a really impressive solo venture from Shih-Ching Tsou. This orbits her creative partner Sean Baker’s work, sometimes even brushing against similar expressions found in his films, while remaining resoundingly her own. Really hoping we get to see more of her directorial pursuits in the future, there’s something very enchanting about her style.
Feeling seen as a lefty.
"It's the devil's hand."
I don't know how to explain this feeling but it was like the warmest blanket I've wrapped myself in in a long time. After the movie ended, I felt a strange sadness at leaving this sweet family. Throughout the movie, I wanted to take that little girl in my arms, kiss her cheeks, and tell her she was perfect just the way she was. Her innocence, her curiosity, her tiny stubborn strength made me wish I had a sister or daughter like her. The moment she appeared on screen, I cried out, "awwww, I could eat you, you're so cute!"
This may seem like a simple story of a small family struggling to get by, but…