In March 2018, actress Christine Ko chose family over career by canceling an audition for Tigertail due to her dying adoptive father's condition. After the role remained unfilled, she was invited again and impressed casting director Alan Michael Yang, earning the lead role. The film's narrative, echoing Yang's parents' immigration story from Taiwan, provided both artists a chance to explore their Taiwanese-American identities while collaborating across New York and Taiwan. Ko's rise in acting, following her challenging early jobs, mirrors her journey of self-discovery and cultural connection.
Christine Ko's journey as an actress highlights the importance of cultural connection and personal identity through her role in 'Tigertail', a film reflecting her own heritage.
The collaboration between Christine Ko and Alan Michael Yang encapsulates a creative exploration of Taiwanese-American identity, rooted in personal and familial narratives throughout the filmmaking process.
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