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Left-Handed Girl 2025

Runtime

108 mins

Language

Chinese

Chinese

After several years living in the countryside, a single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei to start a night market stall. As they navigate this bustling new environment and strive to make a living, the family faces challenges that test their unity. Secrets from the past begin to surface, particularly when the youngest, left-handed daughter is warned by her traditional grandfather about her "devil hand," sparking a generational clash and forcing them to confront family history.

After several years living in the countryside, a single mother and her two daughters return to Taipei to start a night market stall. As they navigate this bustling new environment and strive to make a living, the family faces challenges that test their unity. Secrets from the past begin to surface, particularly when the youngest, left-handed daughter is warned by her traditional grandfather about her "devil hand," sparking a generational clash and forcing them to confront family history.

Does Left-Handed Girl have end credit scenes?

No!

Left-Handed Girl does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Left-Handed Girl

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Ratings and Reviews for Left-Handed Girl

See how Left-Handed Girl is rated across major platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Compare audience scores and critic reviews to understand where Left-Handed Girl stands among top-rated movies in its genre.


Echo Score

The Movie Echo Score

83

Left-Handed Girl delivers a vibrant cinematic experience that leans heavily toward praise, with most critics highlighting its energetic storytelling and striking visual style. While a handful of reviewers note occasional over‑ambition and underlying bitterness, the consensus celebrates the film’s emotive performances and city‑centered atmosphere. The overall impression is that the film succeeds in marrying humor with a resonant character study, offering a compelling, if imperfect, addition to contemporary independent cinema.

The Movie Echo Score Breakdown for Left-Handed Girl

84
Echo Score

Art & Craft

In terms of art and craft, the film is widely regarded as visually dynamic, with critics noting that each frame bursts with life and that the cityscape feels both hectic and thrilling. The direction is praised for handling multiple threads fluidly, and the production design contributes to a lived‑in aesthetic. Minor critiques mention occasional over‑ambition, but overall the craftsmanship is seen as strong.

78
Echo Score

Character & Emotion

When evaluating character and emotion, reviewers emphasize the depth of the central figures, noting authentic, raw performances that evoke a broad emotional range. The chemistry among the cast fosters sympathy for protagonists, and the narrative captures nuanced human moments. Some comments reference underlying bitter undercurrents, suggesting a slight imbalance, yet the overall sentiment remains positive about the character work.

73
Echo Score

Story & Flow

Story and flow receive mixed but generally favorable remarks. Critics commend the film’s ability to interweave multiple plotlines with measured pacing and a premise that justifies its title. The originality and energetic tempo are highlighted as strengths, while a few observations point to over‑ambition and hinted‑at threads that feel under‑developed. Consequently, the narrative is viewed as engaging, albeit imperfectly resolved.

85
Echo Score

Sensory Experience

Sensory experience stands out as a major strength, with consistent praise for vibrant cinematography, lively sound design, and a soundtrack that complements the urban setting. Reviewers describe the visual palette as bursting with vitality, while the auditory elements amplify both tension and warmth. No significant negative feedback is recorded, indicating a highly effective sensory execution.

78
Echo Score

Rewatch Factor

Rewatch factor is assessed positively, with critics noting the film’s capacity to elicit laughter, tears, and surprise on subsequent viewings. The blend of warm humor, energetic pacing, and emotional resonance suggests lasting appeal. Slight reservations about narrative over‑reach temper enthusiasm, yet the overall judgment is that the film retains strong replay value.

Rotten Tomatoes
review

99%

TOMATOMETER

review

93%

User Score

IMDb

7.4 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

76

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.9

From 158 fan ratings

Awards & Nominations for Left-Handed Girl

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31st Critics' Choice Awards 2026

Nomination

Best Young Actor or Actress

Nina Ye
Nomination

Best Foreign Language Film

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Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for Left-Handed Girl

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Inside the Vision

The Cast Eats Taiwanese Food

A Conversation with Shih-Ching Tsou

Shot by Shot - Apology Tour

Shot by Shot with Shih-Ching Tsou & Nina Ye

Left-Handed Girl Themes and Keywords

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Left-Handed Girl Other Names and Titles

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