Your Name Engraved Herein

Taiwanese drama exploring gay love in 1980s

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About Your Name Engraved Herein

Released: 2020

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1h 54m

Cast
Edward Chen, Tseng Jing-hua, Leon Dai, Jason Wang, Fabio Grangeon, Mimi Shao, Barry Qu, Lin Hui-min, Hong Sheng-te, Lotus Wang

About Your Name Engraved Herein

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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Awards - Quotes - Music - Soundtrack

About

"Your Name Engraved Herein" is a Taiwanese LGBTQ romantic drama film released in 2020. The story is set in 1987, in Taiwan, during a time of significant political and cultural change. The film follows the emotional journey of two high school boys, Jia-han and Birdy, as they navigate their friendship, love, and self-discovery amidst societal pressures and personal struggles.

The film beautifully captures the innocence and emotional intensity of first love, as well as the challenges faced by individuals grappling with their sexual identities in a conservative society.

Making / Production

"Your Name Engraved Herein" was directed by Kuang-Hui Liu and produced by Yao Xu, with a screenplay by Yao Keng. The film was praised for its authentic portrayal of the 1980s Taiwan setting and its heartfelt storytelling that resonated with audiences worldwide.

Actors

  • Edward Chen as Jia-han - Chen portrayed the role of Jia-han, a young man coming to terms with his feelings for his friend, Birdy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The film is partly inspired by real-life experiences of the film's producer, who wanted to bring a personal touch to the story.
  • "Your Name Engraved Herein" became a significant film in the LGBTQ cinema landscape in Taiwan, sparking important conversations about acceptance and identity.

Awards

The film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including Best Feature Film at the 57th Golden Horse Awards.

Quotes

  • "Love doesn't need anyone's permission, it only needs courage."
  • "Sometimes, people stumble onto the most beautiful things when they aren't even searching."

Music

  • The film features a poignant and emotional score that enhances the heartfelt moments shared between the characters.

Soundtrack

  • The soundtrack of the film includes songs that capture the nostalgic essence of the 1980s era and complement the emotional depth of the story.