Name: Hang in there Kids! Lokah Laqi!
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-03-18
Rating: 8.9
Cast: Buya Watan, Esther Huang, Watan Silan, Suyan Pito, Sharon Kao

Buya Watan, also known as Chen Yu, is an award-winning Taiwanese actor. He was born on March 11, 2003 in Yilan County , Taiwan, and made his acting debut in 2016. Since then, he has appeared in a handful of films, including “Hang in there Kids! Lokah Laqi!” (2016), the role which earned him and his young co-stars, Watan Silan and Suyan Pito, the “Best New Actor Award” at the 18th Taipei Film Awards.

Buya Watan

Esther Huang is a Taiwanese singer and actress who is known for being a member of the music group Hey Girl. Born on February 27, 1989, she made her acting debut in the 2006 television series “Angel Lover.” She has since appeared in a number of films and television dramas, including the recent “Fabulous 30” (2014), “Dear Mom” (2014) and “Just for You” (2017).

Esther Huang

Watan Silan, also known as Lin Chen Hao, is a Taiwanese actor who made his acting debut in 2016. Taking a role in the academy award nominated film, “Hang in there Kids! Lokah Laqi!” (2016), he was nominated for and won, the “Best New Actor Award” at the 18th Taipei Film Awards, alongside his fellow co-stars, Buya Watan and Suyan Pito.

Watan Silan

Suyan Pito, also known as Wu Han Yeh, is a Taiwanese actor. He made his acting debut in 2016, taking a role in the academy award nominated film, “Hang in there Kids! Lokah Laqi!” (2016); a role which would earn him and his fellow co-stars, Buya Watan and Suyan Pito, the “Best New Actor Award” at the 18th Taipei Film Awards.

Suyan Pito

Sharon Kao, also known as Gao Jing Rong, is a Taiwanese actress. She was born in Taipei, Taiwan on August 22, 1991 and made her acting debut in 2006. Since then, she has appeared in a number of films and television dramas, including “Hang in there Kids! Lokah Laqi!” (2016).

Sharon Kao

In a secluded village, located in the wooded rural mountains of Taiwan, live three energetic and optimistic young boys. Growing up far from the hustle and bustle of Taipei their lives may appear simple, but their distance from the big city hasn’t secluded them from the hardships of life. Growing up without parents, Wutan (Buya Watan) was raised by his grandmother and elder brother. Despite being a bit of a troublemaker, Watan does everything he can to help support his small family, but there’s only so much a kid can do.

Growing up with a loving father, Chen Hao (Watan Silan) enjoys life in his small village. Still, he can’t help but wonder what life might be like, had his parents never divorced. Longing for a mother whose sole connection comes by way of an occasional gift sent from Taipei, Chen Hao can’t understand why she chose to leave him and his father behind. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Lin Shan (Suyan Pito) wonders what life might be like if he lived with parents who could actually get along. With a father who spends much of his time drunk and a mother who has had enough, Lin Shan often finds himself wishing things were different.

In an effort to provide the village children with an escape from their troubles at home, Miss Lawa (Esther Huang) starts an afterschool program. Enamored with their pretty teacher and her incredible singing voice, Watan, Chen Hao, and Lin Shan are convinced they’ll be able to find someone in Taipei willing to recognize her talent. Setting out on a journey to do just that, they begin a journey that will change their lives forever.

The Official Selection of Taiwan for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and nominated for three Golden Horse Awards, “Hang in there Kids! Lokah Laqi” is a 2016 film directed by Laha Mebow.

Hang in there Kids! Lokah Laqi!

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