Family Matters is a 2025 Taiwanese family drama film directed by Pan Ke-yin and produced by Cheng Yu-chieh. The film stars Lan Wei Hua, Alexia, Tseng Jing-hua, and Yao Chun-yao. It received eight nominations at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards.
Plot
The plot centers on the elder sister, Spring, discovering that she is adopted; the mother, Autumn, undergoing artificial insemination; the younger brother, Summer, preparing for military service; and the father, Winter, dealing with gambling debts and a volatile temper. The film explores how each member's story, told from their unique perspective, connects to form the complex narrative of the family. As the family confronts past wounds, generational expectations, and hidden tensions, they are forced to reevaluate what it truly means to stay together. Through a series of conflicts and reconciliations, the story depicts how each member learns to face their fears, communicate honestly, and rediscover their bond. == Cast ==
Cast
• Lan Wei-hua as Hsiao Shun-dong (Winter), the father • Kao Yi-ling as Chen Li-chiu (Autumn), the mother • Huang Pei-chi as Hsiao Chun-hsiu (Spring), the daughter • Tseng Jing-hua as Hsiao Tzu-hsia (Big Summer), the son • Chu Yi-ming as young Hsiao Tzu-hsia (Little Summer) • Yao Chun-yao as Winter's military buddy and owner of the Warren Motel • Yen Yi-wen as senior staff member of the Warren Motel == Release ==
Release
Family Matters was released in Taiwan on 12 September 2025. == Awards ==
Awards
Other awards • 2024 – Winner, Superior Screenplay Award, 46th Excellent Screenplay Awards • 2025 – Winner, Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film, 24th New York Asian Film Festival • 2025 – Winner, Yakushi Pearl Award, 20th Osaka Asian Film Festival • 2025 – Official Selection, Competition Section, 27th Udine Far East Film Festival == References ==