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Release Year2022
Runtime0h 41m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorYu-hsieh Dao-yuan
WritersYu-hsieh Dao-yuan
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsMao
About Mao
On his first day at a bustling restaurant, newcomer Zih-yan is guided by veteran staff member Mao, who walks him through the environment, pointing out all the tedious rules and minute details of the job. But as Zih-yan gradually comes to understand Mao’s role in the restaurant and how others relate to him, his own attitude toward the job begins to shift.
Directed by Yu-hsieh Dao-yuan, Mao leans on a strong ensemble — Chen Kun-chuan, Tseng Po-hsiang, Lin Tse-kai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2022.
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