A new romantic comedy from Taiwan has landed at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF). Directed by Ying Cheng-hao, “Goodbye My Love” is a reinterpretation of the Korean series “Do It One More Time” (also known as “Go Back”) for Taiwanese audiences. Producer Jin Pailun is using the festival platform to court international collaborators and distributors.
The film centers on an exhausted housewife whose life takes an unexpected turn when a freak accident transports her back in time to when she was younger. With this second chance at life, she transforms from a factory worker to a famous aerobics champion and forms an unlikely partnership with a woman who was once her competition. But fate has another surprise in store.
Director Yin won the Best New Director award at the 2021 Golden Horse Awards for his first feature, Man in Love, and most recently, his series GG Precinct debuted on Netflix in 2024.
“What intrigued me most was the courage of the female protagonist to relive her life,” Yin says. “Through this story’s unique ‘double time travel’ concept, we explore themes of love and self-discovery in a light-hearted yet thought-provoking way. In this adaptation, we’ve added the vibrant world of 1990s aerobics to highlight the diversity and romance of female empowerment.”
The director emphasizes the film’s underlying message of hope. “Life is a journey of choices, there is no going back, and regrets are inevitable,” he explains. “Through this film, I want to evoke a sense of hope and remind audiences that it’s never too late to change. Every small step we take can be a giant leap into a new life.”
Calendar Studios, which Jin founded in 2020, will be 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 is in story development and coordinating film and television resources.
The writing team combines Ryan Tu and SzHui Liu. Mr. Tu, who began his screenwriting career in 2001, has television credits to his credit, including “Light the Night,” “The Living,” “The Holiday,” and “At the Moment,” as well as feature directorial work on “Breakfast.” Liu used his academic background in Chinese literature and design to transition from advertising copywriting to film storytelling. Her previous credits include “At the Moment” and “Holiday.”
Jin said the project is currently in the scene outline stage. The team is aiming to complete the script and begin casting discussions next year, with pre-production expected to begin later this year.
“Romantic stories have become more diverse in recent years,” says Jin. “Beyond the classic campus and urban romance, there is growing market interest in themes of second chances and remarriage that reflect modern lifestyles. We hope that this relatable story will resonate widely and attract the attention of overseas partners and distributors during the TCCF period, helping to quickly build a strong market base for the project.”
