The Shoe Fairy (2005 Film)

The Shoe Fairy, also known by its Chinese title 人鱼朵朵 (Renyu duoduo), is a 2005 Taiwanese feature film written and directed by Yun Chan Lee. The production features a runtime of 94 minutes and is spoken in Mandarin.

Plot

As a child, Dodo is unable to walk, associating her condition with The Little Mermaid and wondering if she would sacrifice something of her own to possess feet. Following a successful operation, she gains the ability to walk. As an adult, she develops an obsession with collecting and wearing beautiful shoes and high heels. She eventually marries Smiley, a handsome and shy dentist. Although they share a happy life, Dodo continues her habit of purchasing shoes until she reluctantly agrees to stop at Smiley's request, only to accidentally wander back into a shoe store.

Cast and Production

The film stars Vivian Hsu as Dodo and Duncan Lai as Smiley the dentist. Additional cast members include Yueh-hsin Chu as Jack, Pinky Juan as Big Cat, Kang-i Lee, and Nana Tang. Actor and producer Andy Lau serves as a voice narrator and is credited as one of the film's producers alongside Aileen Li and Michelle Yeh. Cinematography was handled by Ting-chang Chin.