Justin Chon and Ellie Bamber are starring in the independent romance “Taipei,” with shooting starting this week in New York.
Jason Lester is directing the film from his own script, based on Tao Lin’s 2013 novel. Mark L. Lester and Jesy Odio are producing with Jeff Sackman and Berry Meyerowitz executive producing.
“Taipei” follows an unexpected, fast-blooming romance between Brooklyn writers Erin and Paul. The story covers a spontaneous wedding, drug binges, all-night urban revels and a trip to Paul’s native Taiwan — where the couple confronts their individual alienation.
“Taipei’ is about love, alienation, loneliness, drugs, writing, technology – how we can exist and connect amidst all of the cultural detritus of the Internet age,” said Lester. “I’m thrilled to be able to bring Tao Lin’s vision to the screen.”
