Kiasu (2014)

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The comedy-drama film Kiasu follows a dentist trapped in a severe midlife crisis. Despite having a respectable and financially secure career, he absolutely hates his job. Every day is a grueling cycle of dental procedures and overwhelming pressure from his highly competitive, kiasu environment. In this high-stress society where losing is not an option, he feels completely suffocated and unfulfilled.

One day, pushed to his absolute limit, the dentist decides he has had enough. He makes the bold choice to break away from societal expectations and finally pursue his long-repressed childhood dream of acting. Trading dental tools for scripts and nerve-wracking auditions, he embarks on a hilarious and deeply emotional journey of self-discovery. As he navigates the unpredictable world of show business, he must confront his own fears and the heavy disapproval of everyone around him. Kiasu is an inspiring story about breaking free from the fear of losing to find true happiness.

Country: Taiwanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Family