Left-Handed Girl
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| Chinese | 左撇子女孩 |
| Directed by | Shih-Ching Tsou |
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| Edited by | Sean Baker |
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| Distributed by | Le Pacte |
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Running time | 109 minutes[1] |
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Left-Handed Girl (Chinese: 左撇子女孩) is a 2025 internationally co-produced drama film, written, directed and produced by Shih-Ching Tsou. It stars Janel Tsai, Shih-Yuan Ma, Nina Ye, Brando Huang, Akio Chen and Xin-Yan Chao. Sean Baker serves as co-writer, producer, and editor.
The film had its world premiere at the Critics' Week section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Cast
[edit]- Janel Tsai
- Shih-Yuan Ma
- Nina Ye
- Brando Huang
- Akio Chen
- Xin-Yan Chao
Production
[edit]In November 2012, Sean Baker revealed the project, with Shih-Ching Tsou set to direct, however, the film was facing difficulty to secure financing.[2]
Principal photography began in July 2022.[3] By February 2025, the film was nearing the end of post-production.[4] The film was shot using an iPhone.[5]
Release
[edit]It will have its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Critics' Week section.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Left-Handed Girl". Critics' Week. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
- ^ Lavalee, Eric (November 8, 2012). "IONCINEPHILE of the Month: Sean Baker". IonCinema. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ Lavalee, Eric (July 11, 2022). "Street…Food for Thought: Shih-Ching Tsou Begins Production on "Left-Handed Girl"". IonCinema. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ Whipp, Glenn (February 13, 2025). "Director Sean Baker doesn't know he's the front-runner with 'Anora'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ "Sean Baker". Metrograph. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (14 April 2025). "Cannes Critics' Week Unveils 2025 Selection – Full List & Details". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 April 2025.