Gaga (film)
2022 Taiwanese film
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Gaga (Atayal for "tribal laws",[1] stylized in all uppercase; Chinese: 哈勇家) is a 2022 Taiwanese comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Laha Mebow.[2] The film revolves around a granddaughter whose return from abroad brings about a chain of events that will change the family; with one family member entering the local village chief election, and the matriarch dreaming of the family's possible new life. The film was released in theaters on November 11, 2022.[3][4]
Literal meaning"Ha-yong's home" /
"Ha-yong's family" /
"Ha-yong and family"
"Ha-yong's family" /
"Ha-yong and family"
Hanyu PinyinHā yǒng jiā
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Promotional poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 哈勇家 |
| Simplified Chinese | 哈勇家 |
| Literal meaning | "Ha-yong's home" / "Ha-yong's family" / "Ha-yong and family" |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Hā yǒng jiā |
| Directed by | Laha Mebow |
| Written by | Laha Mebow Hsieh Hui-ching |
| Produced by | Chu Yu-ning Liang Hung-chih |
| Starring | Wilang Noming Kagaw Piling Lin Ting-li Esther Huang Wilang Lalin Yukan Losing |
| Cinematography | Aymerick Pilarski |
| Edited by | Chen Chien-chih |
| Music by | Baobu Badulu |
Production company | Skyfilms Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Swallow Wings Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Languages | Mandarin Atayal Taiwanese |
Cast
- Wilang Noming as Grandpa Ha-yong
- Kagaw Piling as Grandma Ya-meng
- Lin Ting-li
- Esther Huang
- Wilang Lalin
- Yukan Losing as Yi-nuo
- Buya Watan
- Gaki Baunay
- Andy Huang
- Brando Huang
Awards and nominations
| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Golden Horse Awards | Best Narrative Feature | Gaga | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Director | Laha Mebow | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Kagaw Piling | Won | ||
| Best New Performer | Yukan Losing | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Screenplay | Laha Mebow and Hsieh Hui-ching | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Film Song | "Around The Hearth" Composer: Baobu Badulu Lyrics: Laha Mebow and Baobu Badulu Performer: Ali Batu | Nominated | ||
| Audience Choice Award | Gaga | Nominated | ||