Here is what the page “Cannes-Winning ‘Tiger Stripes’ Producer Backs Taiwanese Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Uncle’ at Bus” contains. Taiwanese filmmaker Yen Hao-hsuan is developing his first feature, “Uncle,” a coming-of-age drama about a boy whose devotion to his uncle, a man with an intellectual disability, turns to shame as he grows up and leaves home. The project is being presented at the Asian Project Market, held during the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents & Film Market. It has attracted the support of producer Fran Borgia, whose previous credits include the Cannes-winning “Tiger Stripes.” The story explores themes of family, disability, and the painful distance that can emerge between loved ones over time.
By focusing on a rarely depicted relationship, “Uncle” aims to spark conversations about caregiving, acceptance, and the emotional toll of societal stigma. With backing from an internationally recognized producer, the film is positioned to reach global audiences and film festival circuits, underscoring the growing strength of Taiwanese cinema in the international market. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.