Taiwanese cinema is no stranger to Netflix, delivering family dramas packed with heart and a side of cultural flavor. There is something undeniably captivating about the gleaming, sizzling late-night hustle these movies bring with them against the colorful backdrop of bustling night markets. Netflix, this time around, has not only acquired but delivered an original to continue to serve up gems reflecting this vibrant life. Enter Left-Handed Girl, a film that promises not just drama, but a sincere look at family ties and Taipei’s magic. 

If Taiwanese family drama had a night market stall, Left-Handed Girl would be serving up the hottest, most heart-warming dish on Netflix

Left-Handed Girl marks the solo directorial debut of Shih-Ching Tsou, with Sean Baker lending his talents as co-writer, producer, and editor. This Netflix drama dives deep into the intricacies of a mother and her two daughters navigating fresh starts and old traditions. Tsou and Baker’s collaboration signals a film brimming with authenticity, emotion, and promising awards buzz.

The eye of the storm in this cinematic piece? A single mother and her daughters move to Taipei and dive headfirst into opening a stall at a lively night market. But things are not all smooth sailing when the youngest daughter, left-handed I-Jing, is warned by her grandfather about using her “devil hand”. Between juggling market hustle and age-old superstitions, the film captures the raw, sometimes humorous tension of family versus tradition amid Taipei’s urban buzz.

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Mark your calendars because this Taiwanese gem cannot stop for breathers before hustling into your streaming queue, ready to bring night market specials to you, with only a slight side of superstition.

Left-Handed Girl had its Critics’ Week world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2025, and is set to hit select theaters in the United States on November 14, 2025. The movie will be available for global Netflix streaming starting November 28, 2025, along with other November releases on the streamer. Additionally, it has been revealed to be Taiwan’s pick for the Best International Feature Film at the Oscars, according to Variety. 

Shih-Ching Tsou’s fresh directorial voice, paired with Sean Baker’s seasoned touch, crafts a compelling family drama that Netflix fans and cinephiles alike will appreciate. It is a movie that invites you into a world both familiar and new, making it a 2025 must-watch on Netflix’s international slate.

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