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Love (2012 Film) Directed by Doze Niu

Love is a 2012 Mandarin-language feature film co-written and directed by Doze Niu. Produced collaboratively across Taiwan and China, the film features a runtime of 128 minutes.

Promotional poster for the film Love
Promotional poster for the film Love

Production and Release

The film was written by Doze Niu alongside Li-Ting Tseng and Wang Qian. Production was supported by a team of producers including Zhongjun Wang, Zhonglei Wang, Zhiming Huang, Bernard Yang, Zi-Qi Guo, Chi-shiang Lin, Dajun Zhang, Jun-Yi Dong, and Doze Niu. Cinematography was handled by Ping Bin Lee.

Love premiered regionally in early 2012, releasing on February 10 in Taiwan, February 13 in China, and February 23 in Hong Kong.

Cast and Characters

The film features an ensemble cast portraying various interconnected roles:

  • Shu Qi as Zoe Fang
  • Zhao Wei as Xiao-Ye Jin
  • Ethan Juan as Kuan
  • Mark Chao as Mark
  • Eddie Peng as Kai
  • Amber Kuo as Ni
  • Ivy Chen as Li Yijia
  • Doze Niu as Uncle Lu
Actress Shu Qi
Shu Qi
Actress Zhao Wei
Zhao Wei
Actor Ethan Juan
Ethan Juan
Actor Mark Chao
Mark Chao
Actor Eddie Peng
Eddie Peng
Actress Amber Kuo
Amber Kuo
Actress Ivy Chen
Ivy Chen
Director and actor Doze Niu
Doze Niu

Film Festival Screenings

Love was selected for screening at several international film festivals in 2012:

  • 62nd Berlin International Film Festival (February 9–19, 2012) – Panorama International Premiere
  • 7th Osaka Asian Film Festival (March 9–18, 2012) – Special Screenings
  • 14th Udine Far East Film Festival (April 20–28, 2012) – Italian Premiere
  • 14th Taipei Film Festival (June 29 – July 21, 2012) – Taipei Awards Narrative Features
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