A new romantic comedy from Taiwan has landed at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF). Titled **“Goodbye My Love,”** the film is helmed by director Yin Chen-hao and reimagines the Korean series *“Do It One More Time”* (also known as *“Go Back”*) for Taiwanese audiences. Producer Jin Pai-lunn is leveraging the festival platform to court international collaborators and distributors.
The film centers on an exhausted homemaker whose life takes an unexpected turn when an unusual accident catapults her back in time to her younger years. In this second chance at life, she transforms from a factory worker into a celebrated aerobics champion, forming an unlikely partnership with a woman who was once her competitor. However, destiny has one more surprise in store.
Yin received a Best New Director nod at the 2021 Golden Horse Awards for his first feature, *“Man in Love,”* and most recently saw his series *“GG Precinct”* debut on Netflix in 2024. “What intrigued me most was the female lead’s courage to re-experience her life,” Yin says. “Through the story’s unique ‘dual time-travel’ concept, we explore themes of love and self-discovery in a way that feels lighthearted yet thought-provoking. In our adaptation, we added a vibrant 1990s aerobics world to highlight the diversity and romance of female empowerment.”
The director emphasizes the film’s underlying message of hope. “Life is a continuous journey of choices, and there’s no turning back, and regrets are inevitable,” he explains. “Through this film, I hope to inspire a sense of hope and remind audiences that it’s never too late to change. Every small step we take can become a giant leap toward a new life.”
**Calendar Studios,** established by Jin in 2020, serves as the production banner. The company has built a portfolio that includes television series such as *“GG Precinct”* and *“The Pond,”* alongside theatrical releases *“Man in Love”* and *“Marry My Dead Body.”* Jin’s expertise lies in developing narratives and coordinating film and television resources.
The writing team pairs Ryan Tu with SzHui Liu. Tu, who launched his screenwriting career in 2001, counts among his television work *“Light the Night,”* *“Living,”* *“Holiday,”* and *“At the Moment,”* while also making his feature directorial debut with *“My Best Friend’s Breakfast.”* Liu transitioned from advertising copywriting to screen storytelling, drawing on her academic background in Chinese literature and design. Her previous credits include *“At the Moment”* and *“Holiday.”*
According to Jin, the project is currently in the scene outline stage. The team aims to complete the screenplay and begin casting discussions next year, with production preparations expected to start in the latter half of the year.
“In recent years, we’ve seen an increasing diversity in romantic storytelling,” Jin says. “Beyond the classic campus and urban romances, the market has shown growing interest in second-chance or remarriage themes, which reflect modern lifestyles. I hope this relatable story can resonate widely and attract attention from international partners and distributors during TCCF, helping us lay a strong market foundation for the project early on.”
https://variety.com/2025/film/markets-festivals/aerobics-time-travel-rom-com-goodbye-my-love-tccf-1236570018/
