Miss Shampoo directed by Giddens Ko will open the Taiwan Film Festival in Australia which will take place from July 20 until August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Hobart.

By the director of TILL WE MEET AGAIN (2021), Giddens Ko returns with another whimsical love story adapted from his short story novel Precisely Out of Control. Starring award-winning actress Vivian Sung (NINA WU, 2019), musician/rapper Daniel Hong, and Kai Ko (MONEYBOY, 2021), with their captivating performance in this romantic comedy MISS SHAMPOO, it will amplify your love potion and get ready to fall in love all over again.

Set against the backdrop of a stormy night, the paths of A-Fen, a trainee hairdresser, and A-Tai, a charismatic gang leader, intertwine unexpectedly through a fateful accident. A-Tai becomes captivated by A-Fen’s kindness and is determined to ensure her success. However, burdened by the pressures of his brotherhood, A-Tai finds himself entangled in a quest to uncover the truth behind their boss’s murder. Caught between these two contrasting worlds, A-Tai faces a profound dilemma—can he find solace and trust both in A-Fen’s embrace and within the confines of his brotherhood? (TFFA 2023)

Screenings:
July 20, 2023 | Thursday | Sydney | 7:00 pm (With Q&A)
July 30, 2023 | Sunday | Melbourne | 7:30 pm
August 5, 2023 | Saturday | Hobart | 12:45 pm
August 12, 2023 | Saturday | Canberra | 1:00 pm
August 19, 2023 | Saturday | Brisbane | 1:00 pm

About the director:
One of the bestselling authors in Taiwan in the 21st century, Giddens Ko has written a total of 86 novels, making him one of the most prolific and admired writers among Taiwanese readers. Due to the richness and diversity in Ko’s writing style, ranging from romance, fantasy, detective, and adventure to dark horror series, he employs unique techniques to portray the fates and adventures of the protagonists in his books. This distinctive approach has garnered a loyal following of readers who eagerly follow Ko’s creative journey.

MISS SHAMPOO is an adaptation of Giddens Ko’s novel Precisely Out of Control. It not only represents a fresh and unique romantic comedy by Giddens Ko but also showcases his cinematic charm reaching new heights!

Trailer:

For more information, please visit: https://www.taiwanfilmfestival.org.au/