Reported over 1 year ago
Director Liu Wei-Heng attended the Taipei Film Festival on the morning of June 25, 2024, for the mysterious screening of 'Rent a Family.' During an interview, he shared the interesting encounter he had with Chapman To. Initially thinking Chapman fell asleep or was trying to back out of the film, Chapman surprised everyone by saying he'd help as a new director. This unexpected interaction led to their collaboration, with Tiffany Hsu also onboard with Chapman's recommendation. 'Rent a Family' explores the meaning of family relationships through the lens of a company offering 'family rental' services, with Chapman and Tiffany sharing a humorous yet touching dynamic. Director Liu revealed the warmth and camaraderie on set with Chapman's love for hot pot and Tiffany's nurturing presence. The film was inspired by the changing family dynamics in Hong Kong and the concept of rental family services discovered during research. Liu expressed gratitude for the Taiwan Film Festival's invitation, hoping audiences cherish their relationships and heal regrets after watching the film, with a wish for its release in Taiwan. Looking forward to potentially filming in Taiwan and expressing admiration for Taiwanese romantic films, especially mentioning Wang Jing and Greg Hsu, Liu hopes to collaborate with them in the future.
Source: YAHOO