Mongrel is directed by Chiang Wei Liang and centres around a Thai illegal worker who becomes a caregiver to a sick elderly woman and her son in the Taiwan mountains.
The two-hour film has been nominated for seven awards: Best leading actor, best new director, best supporting actor, best supporting actress, best cinematography, best art direction and best sound effects.
In May, Chiang received a Special Mention Camera d’Or prize at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The award acknowledges films of exceptional quality that, while not winning the main prize, deserve recognition for their outstanding merit as first feature films.
The Golden Horse Awards 2024 will take place on Nov 23 at the Taipei Music Center. The horror-comedy Dead Talents Society leads the pack with 11 nominations, including best narrative feature, best director and best original screenplay.
