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How Are You, Dad?

2009Movie1 h 47 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A moving, layered movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

A father can have many different kinds of faces. Which one does your father have? This is a film of ten short stories, and each shows a different relationship between a father and his son. Each story reveals the complexity between fathers and sons.

Feels like

  • Anthology Film
  • Father-Son Relationships
  • Slice of Life
  • Emotional Drama
  • Relatable Characters
  • Contemporary Stories
  • Human Complexity
  • Intergenerational Bonds
  • Heartfelt

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Chang Tso-chi
Written by
Chang Tso-chi

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Facts

July 29, 2009 · 1 h 47 min · Chinese

Released
July 29, 2009
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Taiwan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is How Are You, Dad? worth watching?"

Questions about How Are You, Dad?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is How Are You, Dad? worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7).

Is How Are You, Dad? okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is How Are You, Dad? plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is How Are You, Dad? in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.