

Release
27 Mar 2022Country
Language
ChineseProduction

Leading Taiwan cinema names Hou Hsiao-hsien (“The Assassin,” “The Puppetmaster”) and Lee Kang-sheng (“Days,” “Goodbye, Dragon Inn”) are attached to “Twisted Strings”, a TV anthology series backed by HBO Asia and streamer Catchplay.The seven-part series is written and directed by Golden Horse-nominated director, Huang Xi (“Missing Johnny”). Hou is attached as the series executive producer. Lee, who has appeared exclusively in films over the past 30 years, notably those of famed Malaysian director Tsai Ming-liang, stars.
A series of bizarre deaths happen in Taiping City. Real and unreal, these incidents are woven in Wu Yuenu's memories, converging in the Sailing Castle.
A funeral. A missing body. The deceased wanted to be reassured and his children want to save themselves the trouble. However, none of their wishes is granted.
7 episodes