Miss Shampoo directed by Giddens Ko will open the Taipei Film Festival which will take place from June 22 until July 8, 2023

In a hair salon in an alley, apprentice Fen practices day and night in the hope of becoming a fully-fledged hairdresser soon. On a stormy night, Tai, a wounded gang boss, rushes into the salon to hide from his rival. With Fen’s help, Tai manages to escape. Smitten by Fen and to repay her kindness, Tai brings his underlings to have their hair cut in the salon and passionately pursues Fen. When Fen and Tai, who come from such different backgrounds, gradually come to understand each other and fall in love, Tai’s rival shows up and challenges Tai. Could the couple work together to overcome the difficulties and start a new life? (TaiwanFF 2023)

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About the director:
Giddens KO began his career as novelist. He has published more than 80 novels and become a best-selling author. In 2011, his directorial debut, You Are the Apple of My Eye, was a box office success. Miss Shampoo is his fourth feature.

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