Guo Mie (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, Guo Mie is a drama and family film directed by Joseph Chen-Chieh Hsu, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. A karaoke-addicted elderly woman (Chen Shu-Fang) lives her life by the Taiwanese saying, “Guo Mie,” which translates to “as long as you devote your life to the creation of one thing, and do whatever you could, everything will turn out.” But her philosophy is seriously put into question as she struggles to come to terms with the loss of her estranged husband. She attends the funeral only to encounter his younger lover and then finds out that her children might have kept in touch with her late husband secretly behind her back. Director Joseph Chen-Chieh Hsu said that the story is based on his grandmother, who was forced to raise eight kids by herself after her husband ran away. The student short film was shot in his home country of Taiwan. Selected as a 2017 Student Academy Awards Finalist, the short also appeared in the 2018 Asian American International Film Festival. It’s the first time that lead actress Shu-Fang has sung in a film in over 40 years.
Who’s in it. Guo Mie stars Grace Chen Shu-Fang as Sho-Ying, True Wang as Chen, Catherine Wang as Granddaughter and Fang Wen-Lin as Aunt Tsai.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Guo Mie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guo Mie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guo Mie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guo Mie (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guo Mie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guo Mie worth watching?
- Guo Mie holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Guo Mie?
- Guo Mie stars Grace Chen Shu-Fang, True Wang, Catherine Wang and Fang Wen-Lin.
- When was Guo Mie released?
- Guo Mie was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.