In Taipei, four youths face alienation, loneliness, and moments of existential crisis amidst a series of minor crimes.
Social & External
The people behind it
Lee Kang-sheng
Hsiao-kang
Chen Chao-jung
Ah-tze
Wang Yu-wen
Ah-kuei
Jen Chang-bin
Ah-ping
Miao Tian
Hsiao-kang's Father
Lu Yi-ching
Hsiao-kang's Mother
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