Local films do well in Taiwan as Covid-19 affects foreign productions

Little Big Women is a film about women in a three-generation Taiwanese family. PHOTO: VIE VISION PICTURES CO., LTD
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TAIPEI - In any other year, a Taiwanese filmgoer would rather opt for a Hollywood blockbuster over a locally produced film.

But with Covid-19 ravaging countries worldwide, last year was different. Film lovers around the world were no longer spoilt for choice.

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