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Filmmaker says people often forget about others during a close one's funeral.

Giant nightmare-eating tapirs and other magical elements save this otherwise melancholy and sentimental drama about a little boy dealing with the loss of his father, stopping it from propelling viewers into depression and heartbreak. The rather conventional premise of Hello! Tapir (嗨!神獸) is designed to bring tears to the viewers’ eyes, but the layers of fantasy — and earnest, hilarious acting from the kids — keep it fresh and wondrous despite the tragic situation. It’s a fitting tr...

Taipei, Feb. 6 (CNA) After a delay of nearly a year, Malaysian director Kethsvin Chee's (池家慶) first feature film, "Hello! Tapir," finally hit the big screen in Taiwan on Feb. 1.

After a delay of nearly a year, Malaysian director Kethsvin Chee’s (池家慶) first feature film, Hello! Tapir, hit the big screen in Taiwan on Tuesday. The launch of his first film represents a significant professional milestone for Chee, yet stands out even more as the conclusion of a deeply meaningful personal journey that the director embarked on when he undertook the project. “I thought a lot about my memories of my father while making the film,” Chee said. The movie tells the story ...