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200588 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Bluffing

200588 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Over a decade, men share their experiences of friendship and camaraderie through black humor in a look at 'Tai-ke' male-bonding.

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Over a decade, men share their experiences of friendship and camaraderie through black humor in a look at 'Tai-ke' male-bonding.

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Huang Hsin-Yao

Huang Hsin-Yaodirector

Huang Hsin-Yao

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Huang Hsin-Yao's film "Bluffing" follows a group of men engaged in 'Tai-ke' male-bonding over a decade. Through a mix of personal stories and black humor, the film captures moments of friendship and camaraderie. It reveals how these relationships shape their identities and experiences. The documentary presents a candid look at the encounters that define their lives, often in a society that overlooks such connections. The film runs for 88 minutes and was released in 2005.

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