60 episodes of emotional carpentry? This hidden gem builds feelings like furniture—slowly, beautifully, and with surprising strength.
Season 1 • Episode 60
LatestUncle is a heartwarming, healing comedy about a carpenter searching for himself and repairing emotions. After all, a person’s life is akin to this drama, with many regrets that need mending. Emotions can be restored just like objects.
Acting
Wang Shih-sian's quietly devastating turn as a man learning to feel.
Writing
Dialogue that treats grief like wood grain—beautiful because of its flaws.
Production
Carpentry as visual metaphor, every frame handcrafted with intention.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ker Choon Hooi cast actual carpenters as background actors to ensure authentic tool handling.
The series sparked a 'repair café' movement in Taiwan, with viewers literally fixing broken items while processing emotions.
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