The First Stitch
1984, Chinese. Directed by Tsai Yang-Ming.
Set in the southern port of Kaohsiung, a comedy-romance between a shy young tailor and a 'tart with a heart', both of whom have their different dreams. Based on the short story by Yang Ching-chu.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Details
- Released
- 9 December 1984
- Original title
- 在室男
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Wu Nien-jen
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How long is The First Stitch?
The First Stitch runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Which OTT platform is The First Stitch on?
The First Stitch isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 December 1984. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First Stitch?
If you liked The First Stitch, try Yoh! Bestie, What's Love Got to Do with It?, Love Is in the Air.
Who directed The First Stitch?
The First Stitch (1984) was directed by Tsai Yang-Ming and stars Yang Ching-huang, Lu Hsiao-Fen, Joyce Ni Shu-Chun.