After the death of Lin’s boyfriend Bao, Lin heads to Taipei and meets Josh who also arrived Taipei as an new waiter at the Stone bar in Red House. Slowly an new relationship sparks between Lin and Josh. However, the relationship turns complicated in Red house involving the clothing store owner Sean and the friend Lian. While Josh is in the hospital, a fire breaks out and almost destroys Red House. Lin searches for his boyfriend Josh’s sudden disappearance leads him discovers the rumor about Josh’s affair. Starr Wu’s debut feature is a strikingly modern adaptation of one of China’s Four Great Classics from Cao Xueqin’s 18th century novel Dream of the Red Chamber, set in Taipei’s iconic LGBT location Red House. The film displays an honest and natural depiction of the gay life in Taipei, as well as exploring despair and hope. [Source: Taiwan Film Festival]
