Alifu, the Prince/ss

Alifu, the Prince/ss (2017) is a drama film directed by Wang Yu-lin rated 5.9/10.

Alifu, a 25 year-old Paiwan boy, works as a hair-dresser in Taipei and struggles between his dream of getting a sex change operation and following his father’s footsteps to inherit the title as Chief of the indigenous Paiwan tribe. His lesbian roommate, Pei-Zhen, is also his best friend and confidante. Sherry, a transgender man, is the owner of a drag queen bar. For years, Sherry has been in love with the plumber, Wu, even though Wu only sees him as his buddy. Chris, a civil servant, lives a dull life. A one-time gig as a drag queen in the bar unexpectedly becomes his unique and secret way to relief stress. Chris has no choice but to keep this gig a secret from his girlfriend Angie. Across different genders and sexualities, the only common ground these people share is their search for love, understanding and acceptance. (Source: Golden Village)

Cast

Utjung Tjakivalid

Alifu

Chao Yi-lan

Pei-Zhen

Wu Pong-fong

Wu

Bamboo Chen

Sherry

Rexen Cheng

Chris

Angie Wang

Angie

Parangalan

Dakanow