Jack Shih

A master storyteller hailing from Taiwan, Jack Shih was born in 1950 in Taipei, Taiwan. His active years spanned from the late 1970s to early 2000s, during which he specialized in drama and romance genres, his most renowned films being "Strawman" and "The Game They Called Sex," which earned him a Golden Horse Award for Best Director. Shih's directorial style is known for its unflinching exploration of social issues, combined with a deeply empathetic portrayal of his characters. Jack Shih is a director whose vision and storytelling prowess have left an ineradicable mark on the landscape of Taiwanese cinema.