Naomi Watanabe Joins Jasper Liu, Vivian Hsu in New Film, Selected as Taipei Film Festival Opening Film
The comedy feature film "How Could My Ancestors Be Your Family's Ghost," starring Naomi Watanabe, Jasper Liu, and Vivian Hsu, has been selected as the opening film for the 2026 Taipei Film Festival. The closing film will be "My Chess King Grandpa," starring Li Li-chun, Hong Yu-hong, and Xie Yi-le.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hung Su-chin, Taipei, 6th) The comedy feature film "How Could My Ancestors Be Your Family's Ghost" brings together Naomi Watanabe, Jasper Liu, Vivian Hsu, and others for a mountain adventure. Vivian Hsu stated that playing this role was unforgettable for her, and the film is also the opening film of the 2026 Taipei Film Festival.
The 2026 Taipei Film Festival today announced its opening and closing films via a press release. The wildest supernatural absurd comedy "How Could My Ancestors Be Your Family's Ghost" will kick off the festival, featuring Naomi Watanabe, Jasper Liu, Huang Jing-yi (Xiao Xun), Su Da, and Vivian Hsu, embarking on an out-of-control mountain adventure. The closing film will be the heartwarming family drama "My Chess King Grandpa," starring Li Li-chun, Hong Yu-hong (Chunfeng), and Xie Yi-le.
Su Da, a Golden Bell Award winner, makes his directorial debut with the comedy feature film "How Could My Ancestors Be Your Family's Ghost," and has invited Japanese comedy queen Naomi Watanabe to make her first appearance in a Taiwanese film. The film also features Jasper Liu, Huang Jing-yi (Xiao Xun), and Sakinu challenging their limits. Director Su Da happily laughed and said, "How could my first feature film be selected as the opening film! Thank you, Taipei Film Festival, for your diversity and openness, giving us short people a chance to jump up and be seen by more people."
Xiao Xun (Huang Jing-yi) also exclaimed, "I can't believe it!" She said it's a humorous work full of indigenous elements and she feels honored to be the opening film. Vivian Hsu also emotionally shared that this role was very special and unforgettable for her, and she is very happy to be a part of it.
Taipei Film Festival's closing film "My Chess King Grandpa" brings together Li Li-chun, Chunfeng (Hong Yu-hong), and child star Xie Yi-le, delicately portraying a cross-generational chess bond. The story focuses on a latchkey child who spends a lonely childhood and meets a retired veteran who calls himself the "Chess King" in the park. Through chess games, they build a deep emotional connection. The main cast will also attend post-screening discussions to share their creative journey with the audience face-to-face.
The 28th Taipei Film Festival in 2026 will be held from June 26 to July 11 at Taipei Zhongshan Hall, Spot Huashan Cinema, and Eslite Art House in Taipei City. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Hung Su-chin, Taipei, 6th) The comedy feature film "How Could My Ancestors Be Your Family's Ghost" brings together Naomi Watanabe, Jasper Liu, Vivian Hsu, and others for a mountain adventure. Vivian Hsu stated that playing this role was unforgettable for her, and the film is also the opening film of the 2026 Taipei Film Festival.
The 2026 Taipei Film Festival today announced its opening and closing films via a press release. The wildest supernatural absurd comedy "How Could My Ancestors Be Your Family's Ghost" will kick off the festival, featuring Naomi Watanabe, Jasper Liu, Huang Jing-yi (Xiao Xun), Su Da, and Vivian Hsu, embarking on an out-of-control mountain adventure. The closing film will be the heartwarming family drama "My Chess King Grandpa," starring Li Li-chun, Hong Yu-hong (Chunfeng), and Xie Yi-le.
Su Da, a Golden Bell Award winner, makes his directorial debut with the comedy feature film "How Could My Ancestors Be Your Family's Ghost," and has invited Japanese comedy queen Naomi Watanabe to make her first appearance in a Taiwanese film. The film also features Jasper Liu, Huang Jing-yi (Xiao Xun), and Sakinu challenging their limits. Director Su Da happily laughed and said, "How could my first feature film be selected as the opening film! Thank you, Taipei Film Festival, for your diversity and openness, giving us short people a chance to jump up and be seen by more people."
Xiao Xun (Huang Jing-yi) also exclaimed, "I can't believe it!" She said it's a humorous work full of indigenous elements and she feels honored to be the opening film. Vivian Hsu also emotionally shared that this role was very special and unforgettable for her, and she is very happy to be a part of it.
Taipei Film Festival's closing film "My Chess King Grandpa" brings together Li Li-chun, Chunfeng (Hong Yu-hong), and child star Xie Yi-le, delicately portraying a cross-generational chess bond. The story focuses on a latchkey child who spends a lonely childhood and meets a retired veteran who calls himself the "Chess King" in the park. Through chess games, they build a deep emotional connection. The main cast will also attend post-screening discussions to share their creative journey with the audience face-to-face.
The 28th Taipei Film Festival in 2026 will be held from June 26 to July 11 at Taipei Zhongshan Hall, Spot Huashan Cinema, and Eslite Art House in Taipei City. (Editor: Li Shu-hua) 1150506
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