A charming but ultimately formulaic exploration of cultural identity.

With its picture-perfect Taipei citiscapes, appealing cast and soothing, smoothed-over storyline, “Love in Taipei” makes for a stress-free comfort watch.

While “Love in Taipei” promises transportive and transformative escapades with its adaptation of Abigail Hing Wen’s novel, the story’s core strengths are undervalued in the translation from book to screen.

It's cute enough for teens