Girl
Against the soot-darkened horizons of 1988 Keelung, a lonely girl finds the courage to imagine a freer life through an audacious new friendship.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- intimate
- wistful
- quiet evening
- reflective movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot opens with smoke and dust covering the sky over Keelung Harbor, linking setting to Lin Xiaoli’s darkened outlook.
Lin Xiaoli begins to see new possibilities after meeting the fearless and free Li Lili.
The overview contrasts Lin Xiaoli’s confusion and longing to escape darkness with her discovery of the world’s colors.
Lin Xiaoli grows up feeling trapped and seeks an alternative through her encounter with Li Lili.
Films like Girl, and why
Blue Gate Crossing
Shared female coming of age, intimate emotional realism, and formative friendship in Taiwanese society.
House of Hummingbird
Shared adolescent perspective, oppressive social atmosphere, and gradual awakening through relationships.
A Brighter Summer Day
Shared Taiwanese period setting, youth alienation, and a melancholic portrait of people seeking freedom.
Movie Details
- Director
- Shu Qi
- Release Date
- 2025-10-31
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (12)
Cast
- Roy Chiu
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- Bai Xiao-Ying
- Audrey Lin
- Lai Yu-fei
- Esther Liu
- Bamboo Chen
- Liu Kuan-ting
- Peggy Tseng
- Cherry Hsieh
Common questions
- What is Girl about?
- Against the soot-darkened horizons of 1988 Keelung, a lonely girl finds the courage to imagine a freer life through an audacious new friendship.
- What is Girl like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Girl as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Girl violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Girl.
- Which films are like Girl?
- Films with a similar feel include Blue Gate Crossing, House of Hummingbird, and A Brighter Summer Day.
- How long is Girl?
- Girl runs 125 minutes.
