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Dear Ex

Is hate easier to heal than love?

7.2(172)20181h 39m2

When Sanlian's ex-husband passes away, she discovers he has altered his insurance policy, cutting out their son in favor of a stranger named Jay.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
Mandarin
  • infidelity
  • lgbt
  • death of parent
  • mother son relationship
  • gay relationship

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Produced in

Hong Kong, Taiwan

Where to watch

Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Digital / OTTNR1 Feb 2019
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical141 Feb 2019
  • Hong KongHK

    • PremiereHong Kong Asian Film Festival21 Nov 2018
  • HungaryHU

    • Digital / OTT161 Feb 2019
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereUdine Far East Film Festival22 Apr 2018
  • PolandPL

    • Digital / OTT161 Feb 2019
  • South KoreaKR

    • PremiereBusan International Film Festival7 Oct 2018
    • Digital / OTT15Netflix1 Feb 2019
  • TaiwanTW

    • PremiereTaipei Film Festival30 Jun 2018
    • TheatricalGP2 Nov 2018

Frequently asked questions

Dear Ex was released on 2 November 2018.

Audience reviews

2
  • B

    badelf

    7/25/2022

    9/10

    > "Do you know that adults are the stupidest creatures on earth? They think they can just make up stories to hide secrets." This is the most creative love triangle film I've ever seen (and not just because one corner is gay). The story is told from the point of view of the boy, maybe 10 years old, who is the real victim of the lies that the adults have perpetrated. The fascinating part is that, in the film, the tr…

  • A

    Alunauwie

    9/30/2025

    10/10

    Dear Ex explores emotional turmoil in a love triangle involving a widow, her son, and her late husband’s male partner, highlighting themes of betrayal, acceptance, and healing. Through shifting perspectives and deeply moving performances, the film delivers a powerful story with sincerity and emotional depth. A heartfelt drama that challenges taboos with grace. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : aluna…

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