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Dear Ex
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Dear Ex

Is hate easier to heal than love?
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User Score158 ratings
TMDB 7.216+20181h 39mChinese
DramaComedy

Synopsis

When Sanlian's ex-husband passes away, she discovers he has altered his insurance policy, cutting out their son in favor of a stranger named Jay.

Director
Hsu Chih-yenFrom TMDB credits
Studio
Dear Studio Production3 production companies
Release
November 2, 2018Released
Box Office

Top Cast

8 of 12
Hsieh Ying-shiuan
Hsieh Ying-shiuan
Liu Sanlian
Roy Chiu
Roy Chiu
Jay
Joseph Huang
Joseph Huang
Song Chengxi
Spark Chen
Spark Chen
Song Zhengyuan
Ai-Lun Kao
Ai-Lun Kao
Jay's Mother
One-Fang
One-Fang
Consultant
Danny Liang
Danny Liang
Stage Manager Allen
Yang Li-yin
Yang Li-yin
Sanlian's Sister

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Reviews

From TMDB users
badelf
Jul 25, 2022

> "Do you know that adults are the stupidest creatures on earth? They think they can just make up stories to hide secrets." This is the most creative love triangle film I've ever seen (and not just because one corner is gay). The story is told from the point of view of the boy, maybe 10 years old, who is the real victim of the lies that the adults have perpetrated. The fascinating part is that, in the film, the truth is revealed in bits and pieces - in exactly the same way that the boy has learned the truth. The real tear-jerker is when we understand that last bit of backstory at the end of the film. There is comedy, humanity and pathos. This is a top notch film that had me ruminating on it for days after. If I have one issue, it's that the banter was too fast for us - we had to stop and rewind quite a few times to read the subtitles. Totally worth it though.

Alunauwie
Sep 30, 2025

Dear Ex explores emotional turmoil in a love triangle involving a widow, her son, and her late husband’s male partner, highlighting themes of betrayal, acceptance, and healing. Through shifting perspectives and deeply moving performances, the film delivers a powerful story with sincerity and emotional depth. A heartfelt drama that challenges taboos with grace. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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