The 2025 contemporary world film series will screen old fox (2023), an award-winning movie from Taiwan, at tk park auditorium, 8th floor of CentralWorld, on April 26 at 4pm.
- Old Fox will be shown in a special screening.
- The screening will take place at TK Park auditorium, 8th floor of CentralWorld.
- English subtitles will be provided for the film.
Old Fox (2023) is an award-winning film from Taiwan that will be screened as part of the 2025 Contemporary world film Series. At its heart, the film is a simple story about a father, Liao Tai-Lai, and his 11-year-old son, Liao Jie, living in a small apartment building in Taiwan in the 1980s. The father is trying to make ends meet and provide for his family, while the son dreams of a better future, including buying a house to start a hair salon in memory of his late wife.
Their relationship undergoes changes when the son encounters the tycoon-boss, nicknamed the Old Fox, for his cunning wiles. The Old Fox sees a reflection of his own rags-to-riches tale in the son and proceeds to advise him on how to use his inequality to score over others, including his father. Meanwhile, the father is disturbed to see his neighbor’s monetary predicament when stocks fall and encounters an old girlfriend of his caught in a rough marriage. His son’s changed attitude is another cause for worry, but he does not lose his equanimity.
The story is a powerful portrayal of Taiwan in the 1980s, a time of economic upheaval and societal change. The film was directed by Ya-chuan Hsiao and won awards at the Golden Horse and Taipei Film Festivals, as well as creating waves at festivals in Tokyo, Toronto, and Palm Springs. It was also Taiwan’s official entry for the Oscars in 2025.
| Film Details | Old Fox (2023) |
| DIRECTOR | Ya-chuan Hsiao |
| AWARDS | Golden Horse, Taipei Film Festivals, Tokyo, Toronto, Palm Springs |
The screening will be followed by a reception of snacks and drinks, courtesy of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand. The event will take place on April 26 at 4pm at TK Park auditorium, 8th floor of CentralWorld.
“The Old Fox is a film that could happen in any part of the world, but it is particularly meaningful here as it offers a strong portrait of Taiwan in the 1980s when economic upheavals brought about societal changes.”
— Anonymous
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a powerful and poignant story from Taiwan. The 2025 Contemporary World Film Series is a great way to explore the diversity of world cinema and discover new films and filmmakers. The event is open to the public, and admission is free.
Event Details
The event will take place on April 26 at 4pm at TK Park auditorium, 8th floor of CentralWorld. The film will be shown with English subtitles, and a reception of snacks and drinks will follow the screening, courtesy of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand.
- Admission is free.
- The event is open to the public.
- The film will be shown with English subtitles.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Contemporary World Film Series!
