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Netflix Acquires Global Rights to Cannes Hit 'Left-Handed Girl'

6/4/2025

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Netflix has secured global rights to the critically acclaimed film "Left-Handed Girl," directed by Shih-Ching Tsou and produced by Sean Baker. This poignant Mandarin-language story, which debuted at Cannes, explores the challenges faced by a single mother and her daughters as they navigate life in Taipei. However, Netflix's rights do not extend to certain regions, including Taiwan.

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Story summary

Netflix has secured global rights to the critically acclaimed film "Left-Handed Girl," directed by Shih-Ching Tsou and produced by Sean Baker. This poignant Mandarin-language story, which debuted at Cannes, explores the challenges faced by a single mother and her daughters as they navigate life in Taipei. However, Netflix's rights do not extend to certain regions, including Taiwan.