2011 | Taiwan | DCP | Color | 29 min
Directed by Jay Chern
Produced & written by CJ Wang
Starring Heng-Yin Chou, Zhi-Ying Zhu, Kaiser Chuang

Story

Those who steal your belongings are thieves, but how about those who steal your dignity?

Origin

Three elements contribute to Thief’s script: Taiwan’s night markets, cell phone thefts and lively fight scenes.

The plot focuses on two girls. Both of them are the straightforward and vigorous types. Both of them have a strong sense of urgency, always ready to satisfy their desires and face problems head-on. They look different but have a lot in common, especially their honesty. Even when pushed to desperate situations, they still remain incredibly honest. To me, they are the very embodiment of modern Taiwanese women. Apart from the two main characters, the story also includes a bunch of buffoons. These are hilarious guys who won’t help much in times of trouble. But anyway, just let them be. They don’t need to be helpful. Their charm lies in their little gags.

Awards

2012 Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia | Asia International Competition Best Short Award
2012 LA Asian Pacific Film Festival | Honorable Mention Award
2012 Curtocircuito International Short Film Festival  | RTP-Onda Curta Awards
2012 Golden Harvest Awards | Best Director & Jury Prize
2012 San Francisco Asian Film Festival | Best Short Film Award