Looking for Kafka

In Taipei, a rehearsal for Kafka’s Metamorphosis is in full swing as the show’s opening night approaches. Lin’s girlfriend, Julie, is visiting him from Paris. After the rehearsal, he picks her up at the airport and they spend the night together. In the morning, Lin is nowhere to be found and leaves Julie waiting at his apartment

Directed by Jade Y. Chen, Looking for Kafka leans on a strong ensemble — Julia Roy, Jian Man-shu, Dagi Yugi — 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 2018.