Left-Handed Girl

A tender, quietly powerful debut from filmmaker Shih-Ching Tsou, this drama follows a Chinese mother (Janet Tsai) who emigrates to Taipei with her two daughters in search of a better future. As they set up a modest market stall, the family faces the dislocation, sacrifice, and resilience that come with starting over in an unfamiliar place. Shot entirely on a 4K iPhone, the film brings an intimate immediacy to its story of survival and belonging. Picked up by Netflix after its Cannes premiere, it’s a small film with a big emotional reach—and one of the year’s most heartfelt discoveries.