Family Matters

Spanning twenty-four years and four distinct time periods, Family Matters follows the seemingly ordinary lives of a Taiwanese family. Each member faces a life-altering challenge: the elder sister seeks her true origins, the younger brother meets his birth father by chance, the mother grapples with artificial insemination, and the father desperately tries to turn his life around.

Told from the perspectives of different family members, the film delves into the complexities of family bonds and how love and resilience shape their lives. Some confront their challenges head-on, while others quietly let go. Yet, through their moments of despair and hope, they cling to each other, refusing to let each other drift apart.

Ultimately, Family Matters because, in the end, it’s what truly matters to us all.

Q&A with director Ke-yin Pan to follow the screening.