What is the "Spent Bullets" adaptation about?

The "Spent Bullets" adaptation follows Silicon Valley engineers Wu Yi-Hsiang and Hsiao-Hua as they journey to Las Vegas to mourn their genius classmate Jie-Heng, confronting their past intimacy, shame, and desire.

Who is directing the "Spent Bullets" adaptation?

Taiwanese screenwriter Henry Tsai, the Golden Horse Award-winning writer of "Winds of September," is set to direct the "Spent Bullets" adaptation.

When will the "Spent Bullets" adaptation start filming?

The project is eyeing a May 2026 start for principal photography in the U.S., with Taiwan shoots scheduled to follow in June.

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Taiwanese Screenwriter Adapts Acclaimed Literary Work for the Big Screen

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Taiwanese screenwriter Henry Tsai to direct adaptation of "Spent Bullets"
Story follows Silicon Valley engineers mourning their genius classmate in Vegas
Explores themes of success, love, and human connection

Taiwanese Screenwriter Adapts Acclaimed Literary Work for the Big Screen

In November 2025, Taiwanese screenwriter Henry Tsai is preparing to direct an adaptation of the acclaimed literary work "Spent Bullets." The film, which has been selected for presentation at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), follows the story of Silicon Valley engineers Wu Yi-Hsiang and Hsiao-Hua as they travel to Las Vegas to mourn their genius classmate Jie-Heng.

During their highway trip, the two friends must confront the intimacy, shame, and desire they once shared, exploring the complex relationship between success, love, and human connection. Tsai, who won the Golden Horse Award for his previous work "Winds of September," was captivated by the plight of being a genius and the subtle, hard-to-define erotic relationships depicted in the source material.