‘Will You Still Be My Friend’ Director Lu Po-Shun on Finding Common Ground From San Sebastian to Busan

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What happened

When Variety spoke with Taiwanese director Lu Po-Shun in March, he was seeking final financing for his debut feature, “Will You Still Be My Friend,” a coming-of-age drama weaving adolescent friendship with local politics and solar energy development.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:57:01 UTC.

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  1. Michelle Yeoh Talks ‘Blade Runner 2099’ & Return To Asian Cinema – Busan

  2. Chinese Landscape Painting Film Series Will Run to a Fourth Installment, Says ‘First Taste of Loneliness’ Director Gu You (EXCLUSIVE)

  3. ‘Will You Still Be My Friend’ Director Lu Po-Shun on Finding Common Ground From San Sebastian to Busan

  4. ‘Vikings’ Actor Gustaf Skarsgard Makes Feature Directorial Debut With Psychological Horror ‘The Cannibal’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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