The Outsiders (2018)

Other name: 鬥魚, 斗鱼, 鬥魚電影版, 斗鱼电影版, Dou Yu, Fighting Fish Movie Version, Betta Fish, Изгои

Description:

The Outsiders presents a deeply moving love story across societal divides. A brilliant, sheltered student, raised in a protective environment, lives a life isolated from the world. Her carefully ordered existence is upended when she encounters a charismatic young man from the streets. He is a delinquent, known for his involvement in brawls, yet possesses an irresistible charm and an unwavering determination.

Their connection begins unexpectedly, marked by his bold gestures—from thanking her after a street fight to stopping a bus for a heartfelt love letter. Despite their starkly contrasting backgrounds, reminiscent of fish beautiful in isolation but naturally territorial, he cannot resist the profound urge to reach out to her and witness her smile. This film explores the powerful and often heartbreaking journey of two souls from incompatible worlds, challenging whether love can truly overcome every social barrier and expectation, and if their delicate bond can survive the harsh realities of their differences.

Director: Ke Han Chen [柯翰辰] and Hu Yuan Ning [胡遠寧]

Country: Taiwanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Action; Crime; Novel; Romance; Youth