Miss Andy
Miss Andy (Chinese: 迷失安狄; pinyin: Míshī Āndí) is a 2020 Taiwanese and Malaysian gender-themed film directed by Teddy Chin, and stars Lee Lee-zen, Ruby Lin, and Jack Tan.[2] It is about the chance meeting between an illegal Vietnamese worker and a transgender woman in Malaysia.[3] The film is Ruby Lin's first foray into film production.
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Chinese | 迷失安狄 |
Directed by | Teddy Chin |
Written by | Ryan Tu |
Produced by | Ruby Lin Melvin ANG Chen Chi Yuan Angelin ONG |
Starring | Lee Lee-zen Ruby Lin Jack Tan Keshap Suria Kendra Sow |
Edited by | Liao Ching Sung |
Music by | Mac Chew |
Production companies | More Entertainment Sdn. Bhd. FengCai Cultural and Creative Limited |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
Countries | Taiwan Malaysia |
Languages | Mandarin Cantonese Malay Vietnamese |
The film premiered at the 15th Osaka Asian Film Festival on March 11, 2020.[1][4] The film was released in Taiwan on January 8, 2021.
Synopsis
Meet Evon, formerly known as Andy. She is a transgender woman aged 55 years. Making the transition late in life after losing a wife, her job and family, she also becomes subject to prejudice in a society where transgender and gay people face job discrimination and run the risk of being murdered. When she loses her best friend, things look bleak, but a chance meeting with a mother and a son with nowhere to go and nobody to care for them after they escape an abusive relationship changes her life in this melancholy yet hopeful film that shows how tending to the humanity in others and showing kindness are important for making life bearable.[5]
Cast
- Lee Lee-zen
- Ruby Lin
- Jack Tan
- Kyzer Tou
- Keshap Suria
- Sathisvaran Magesvaaran
- Kendra Sow
Featured songs
- 沒顏色的花 (Mei Yan Se De Hua - Colorless Flower) sung by Lala Hsu
Release
- 15th Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) - March 11, 2020
- 19th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) - August 29, 2020
- Fünf Seen Filmfestival - August 31, 2020
- Taiwan International Queer Film Festival (TIQFF) - October 11, 2020
- The Kaohsiung Film Festival (KFF) - October 31, 2020
- Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (HKLGFF) - November 27, 2020
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
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2018 | 9th Golden Horse Film Project Promotion | MME Creative Award | Miss Andy | Won | [6] |
- FPP is film project matching platform included meetings and workshop, NOT screening.
References
- "Miss Andy|OAFF2020|Taiwan: Movies on the Move 2020". Osaka Asian Film Festival 2020 Official Site. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- "2018 FPP Announces 35 Selections + 7 WIP Projects". Golden Horse Awards Official Page. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
- "Ruby Lin to stay in Malaysia for a month for new film". 8days.sg. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
- "Osaka Asian Film Festival 2020 (OAFF 2020) Line-up Confirmed!". asian movie pulse. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
- "Miss Andy". Osaka Asian Film Festival 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
- "2018金马创投大马得2奖". China Press (in Chinese). 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2020-02-10.