An adaptation of Tao Lin’s beloved cult novel "Taipei". As one relationship collapses, another blooms for Erin, swept into the world of Paul Chen, a mysterious, charismatic author. When he proposes documenting every aspect of their courtship in an epic laptop-filmed “documentary”, the couple enter into a performative bad romance, fueled by substances and sleepless nights.
Acting
Justin Chon's unnerving charisma masks Paul's hollow center.
Direction
Laptop-filmed aesthetic that weaponizes digital intimacy.
Director
Jason Lester
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ellie Bamber and Justin Chon reportedly filmed portions on actual laptops to capture authentic screen-lighting and grain.
Tao Lin's 'Taipei' pioneered 'alt-lit'—this adaptation captures that era's specific blend of prescription drugs, Twitter irony, and emotional disconnection that now feels like archaeological evidence.
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