Wedding photographer Wen-chien captures daily life through photography. One day, he realizes that, even in the digital age, memories may not be preserved. Ai-Lu, a makeup artist lost her parents in an earthquake and she's afraid of being forgotten ever since. After a car crash, she ends a toxic relationship, determining to live on her own terms. The two, carrying their own pasts and thoughts, meet at a cinema. To Wen-chien's surprise, he discovers that Ai-Lu shares the same name as his ex, and he can even see their similarities sometime…
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Cast
13 people
River Huang
Chang Wen-chien
Known for
Copycat Killer
The Victims' Game
Lee Ling-wei
Chen Ai-lu
Also in
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Born to Be Human
Akira Huang
Lo Fei
Also in
Detention
Three Tears in Borneo
Lucia
Chen Ai-lu
Known for
Copycat Killer
Hu Wei-jie
Tang Chun-yen
Known for
Light the Night
Isabella Chien
Ming-mei
Also in
Lion Pride
Let's Talk About CHU
Cc Tsai
Chiao-min
Known for
Breaking and Re-entering
Maka Chen
Li-sen
Also in
At the Moment
96 Minutes
Ula Wu
Hsiao-hsiao
Also in
The Accidental Influencer
Tan Ching-pu
Wen-chien's father
Known for
Man in Love
Eric Tai
Brother-in-law
Known for
Copycat Killer
Jin Cheng
Talent agent
Also in
Stay by My Side
Utopia for The 20s
Chen Yung-chi Director · Iu I-Tshing Writer Amber Hsiao Cinematographer
First release November 19, 2023 · Produced in Taiwan · Original title 同名同姓
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Taiwan
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Original title
同名同姓
Original language
Chinese
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Chinese
Release dates
Taiwan · November 19, 2023
TV · PTS
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