A new romantic comedy from Taiwan has landed at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF). “Goodbye My Love,” directed by director Yin Chen-hao, reimagines the Korean series “Do It One More Time” (alternatively titled “Go Back”) for Taiwanese audiences. Producer Jin Pai-lunn is leveraging the festival’s platform to woo international collaborators and distributors.
The film centers on an exhausted housewife whose life takes an unexpected turn when an unusual accident catapults her back in time to her younger years. In this second chance at life, she transforms from factory worker to famous aerobics champion, forming an unlikely partnership with a woman who was once her competitor. However, fate still has a surprise in store for us.
Yin received the Best New Director award at the 2021 Golden Horse Awards for his feature debut, “Man in Love,” and most recently saw his series “GG Precinct” debut on Netflix in 2024.
“What intrigued me the most was the courage of the female protagonist to relive her life,” Yin says. “Through the story’s unique ‘double time travel’ concept, we explore themes of love and self-discovery in a way that is both light-hearted and empowering. In our adaptation, we added a dynamic world of 1990s aerobics to showcase the diversity and romance of female empowerment.”
The director emphasizes the message of hope underlying the film. “Life is a continuous journey of choices, with no turning back and regrets are inevitable,” he explains. “Through this film, I hope to inspire a sense of hope and remind audiences that it is never too late to change. Every small step we take can become a giant leap towards a new life.”
Calendar Studios, established by Jin in 2020, serves as the production banner. The company has built a portfolio that includes television series such as “GG Precinct” and “The Pond,” as well as theatrical releases “Man in Love” and “Marry My Dead Body.” Jin’s expertise lies in crafting narratives and coordinating film and television assets.
The writing team pairs Ryan Tu with SzHui Liu. Tu, who launched his screenwriting career in 2001, counts “Light the Night,” “Living,” “Holiday” and “At the Moment” among his television credits, while also making his directorial bow with “My Best Friend’s Breakfast.” Liu moved from copywriting to storytelling for film, drawing on her academic background in Chinese literature and design. Her previous credits include “At the Moment” and “Holiday.”
According to Jin, the project is currently in the stage sketch stage. The team aims to complete the script and begin casting discussions next year, with production preparations expected to begin in the second half of the year.
“In recent years, we have seen increasing diversity in romantic narratives,” says Jin. “Beyond classic campus and urban romances, the market has shown growing interest in themes of second chances or remarriage, which reflect modern lifestyles. I hope this relevant story can resonate widely and attract the attention of international partners and distributors during TCCF, helping us establish a solid market foundation for the project from the start.”
