Dear Ex

 This isn't a show or series but it will be the only movie I'll recommend on my blog.



Summary:

A teenager, Song Cheng-xi, becomes trapped in the middle of a bitter feud between his mother and a free-spirited man, who is both the lover and insurance beneficiary of Song's recently deceased father. (Wikipedia)

Review:

Dear Ex is an amazing Taiwanese movie that leaves the audience discussing multiple topics regarding sexuality, acceptance, and relationships. This movie was such a tear-jerker, and I would definitely watch it again! As Cheng-xi reaches his limits from living with his overbearing mother, he is curious to understand his dad's secret lover, Jay. Cheng-xi temporarily lives with Jay to catch a break from his mom. While staying there, he comes to understand the feelings of his father and his reason for leaving his family.


*Spoiler alert* His dad was in the closet, and before his passing, Cheng-xi's dad wanted to live his last few months being true to himself. I appreciate the film for acknowledging and portraying Jay's and Cheng-xi's mom's perspective for their love for Cheng-xi's dad. It was disheartening to see the mom desperately persuade her husband to stay when he told her he was gay and moving out. As a Chinese American, I thought this movie was refreshing to watch as it's taboo to talk about gay people in Chinese culture. I also relate to the dad by not being completely out to my family either.

If you don't mind reading subtitles, please give this film a chance!


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