Contemporary World Film Series: ‘OLD FOX’ from Taiwan
And The Contemporary World Film Series continues!
TK Park, in partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand (TECO), presents the next film of the 2025 series—Old Fox, a multi-award-winning film and Taiwan’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars.
The screening will take place at the Learning Auditorium, TK Park, 8th floor, centralwOrld, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM (Auditorium opens at 3:30 PM).
The screening is supported by TECO, which will host a reception with snacks and drinks after the film. Representative Chang Chun-Fu of TECO will introduce the screening.
Details
Runtime: 1 HR 52 MINS
Language: original soundtrack with English subtitles
Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM (Auditorium opens at 3:30 PM)
Venue: Learning Auditorium, TK Park (8th Floor, above TOPS Food Hall, centralwOrld)
Registration: email to filmforum17@gmail.com (Limited seats. Registration is required and no walk-ins accepted.) Dress code: Smart Casual
Trailer: YouTube↗
About the Film
This much-awarded film is at heart the simple story of a father Liao Tai-Lai and his 11-year-old son Liao Jie, trying to make both ends meet, in their small apartment building, where they have friendly neighbors, an attractive rent-collector, and in general lead a contented life. They have dreams of a better future, including buying a house to start a hair salon, in memory of his late wife.
Their relationship undergoes changes, when the son encounters the tycoon-boss of his father, nicknamed the ‘Old Fox’, for his cunning wiles. The tycoon sees a reflection of his own rags-to- riches tale in the son, and proceeds to advise him on how to use his ‘inequality’ to score over others ,including his father . Meanwhile the father is disturbed to see his neighbor’s monetary predicament when the stocks fall, and to encounter an old girlfriend of his, caught in a rough marriage. His son’s changed attitude is another cause for worry. But he does not lose his equanimity.
It’s a story that could happen in any part of the world, but it is particularly meaningful here, as it offers a strong portrait of Taiwan in the 1980’s when economic upheavals brought about societal changes. Between the small confines of the apartment where Liao Tai-Lai lives, and the grand spaces of the restaurant where he works, one gets a total picture of the microcosm and macrocosm of Taiwanese society.
The performances are excellent from the well-known ensemble cast, especially the brilliant child-star.
Old Fox won the top awards at the Golden Horse and Taipei Film Festivals, created waves at the well-known festivals of Tokyo, Toronto, Palm Springs, and was Taiwan’s official entry for the Oscars in 2025.
What the Critics Said
Cinema Escapist – ‘Old Fox is a masterful film that rarely misses a beat.’
Variety – ‘The compelling Taiwanese melodrama offers an important lesson about values.’
Additional Information
1. Free movie screening. For non-TK Park members, there is a daily entry fee of 20 baht. Unlimited entry and exit within the day. Annual TK Park membership is also available. See details here.↗
2. TK Park does not offer free parking stamps. Parking fees are subject to the terms and conditions of centralwOrld.
