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.
Cast: Sylvia Chang
Season 1
7 episodes
1. MondayA 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.CC51minMar 27, 2022
2. TuesdaySome games are dangerous and some memories unreliable. The duo, each has their own aims, set out to finish the cursed game.CC47minMar 27, 2022
3. WednesdayA man, who ran a popular drag show, is avoiding his creditors. He kidnaps a terminally ill boy from a wealthy family. Who will be redeemed or liberated in the end?CC51minApr 3, 2022
4. ThursdayThe police get a tip-off about the illegal firecrackers stored in a joss paper shop. The inspection leads to the discovery of not only firecrackers but a cruel truth.CC51minApr 10, 2022
5. FridayZian leads a boring life with her boyfriend. One day, a strange woman appears in Zian's life. Manipulated by that woman, Zian begins to change.CC51minApr 17, 2022
6. SaturdayA story of five deaths linked to each other. When a disaster strikes, accidents happen one after another, turning a house into a morgue overnight.CC51minApr 24, 2022
7. SundayWhen Wu Yuenu slips into a coma after a car accident, memories come rushing back to her. She arrives in the Sailing Castle, meeting those from Monday to Saturday.CC51minApr 24, 2022
Twisted Strings
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Huang Xi
- Created by
- Hou Hsiao-hsien, Shao Dongxu
- Cast
- Sylvia Chang
- Studio
- HBO Asia
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Mandarin
Where to watch
Stream
