Artemisia (2008)
Original title: 艾草
Artemisia is a 2008 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Chiang Hsiu-Chiung, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Pan Li-li, Mo Tzu-yi and Tang Chen-kang.
A woman who believes she chose an unconventional path in her life is startled to find her children are stepping further beyond society's boundaries. Ai-tsao is a widow who is nearly 60 years old; her husband, over twenty years her senior, has been dead for nearly two decades, and Ai-tsao's life has settled into a comfortable routine of looking after her elderly mother and doting on her two adult children. Ai-tsao was born into a conservative and exclusionist minority family. After falling in love with a much older teacher of mainland descent, she abandoned her family and eloped. Decades later, her discovery that her son is gay and that her daughter has a black boyfriend makes her question choices in her past.
Quick answers
What is Artemisia about?
A woman who believes she chose an unconventional path in her life is startled to find her children are stepping further beyond society's boundaries. Ai-tsao is a widow who is nearly 60 years old; her husband, over twenty years her senior, has been dead for nearly two decades, and Ai-tsao's life has settled into a comfortable routine of looking after her elderly mother and doting on her two adult children. Ai-tsao was born into a conservative and exclusionist minority family. After falling in love with a much older teacher of mainland descent, she abandoned her family and eloped. Decades later, her discovery that her son is gay and that her daughter has a black boyfriend makes her question choices in her past.
When was Artemisia released?
Artemisia was released on 25 May 2008.
How long is Artemisia?
Artemisia runs 1h 25m.
Who made Artemisia?
Artemisia was directed by Chiang Hsiu-Chiung.