Taipei Exchanges
Watch TrailerDoris simply wanted to open a refined, stylish coffee shop in a bohemian Taipei neighborhood, but when she's stuck with a load of useless gifts from the opening celebration, her younger sister Josie turns the café into a burgeoning bartering business. There, even a soulful song (by Japanese singer Atari Kosuke in a cameo) is a tradable commodity. One day, a traveler brings in 35 soaps from around the world with a story for each of them, awakening Doris' imagination about the outside world that she has never seen.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 第36個故事 |
| Year | 2010 |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Hsiao Ya-chuan |
| Runtime | 82 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (28 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Hsiao-yen Cheng constructs a narrative around the metaphor of trade, where material objects become currency for emotions and dreams. She explores the delicate line between practicality and sentimentality, relying on the café as a microcosm of urban connections.
What lingers after the credits is a gentle curiosity about the stories hidden in our own possessions. The film is a quiet nudge to consider what we value and why. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hsiao Ya-chuan
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Best enjoyed with a warm drink on a lazy afternoon, matching its contemplative and cozy pace.
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