

Dear Ex
Is hate easier to heal than love?
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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7.2/10
172 votes
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- Released
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- Language
- Mandarin
- infidelity
- lgbt
- death of parent
- mother son relationship
- gay relationship
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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- B9/10
badelf
7/25/2022
> "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…
- A10/10
Alunauwie
9/30/2025
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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