Renowned 79-year-old Golden Horse Award-winning actor, Qin Han, makes a comeback to Taiwanese drama after 24 years in the new series “Forget Me Not, Remember Me,” directed by Sylvia Chang for the first time. Qin takes on the lead role in the drama and shared in a recent interview that he agreed to the role without reading the script because the character is witty, humorous, and shares similarities with himself.
In a recent exclusive interview on Taiwan Public Television’s “Taiwan Hall of Fame,” Qin expressed that he portrays a carefree and youthful father figure in “Forget Me Not, Remember Me,” trying to interpret the role in a way that goes beyond traditional acting. He described his approach as, “I need to forget that I am an actor and just live in the moment of this script,” emphasizing a desire to present his performance in the most natural way possible.
“Forget Me Not, Remember Me” marks a significant project for Sylvia Chang, who has had nominations in various categories at the Golden Horse Awards. The series tells the story of an aging and ill father, a character that Qin Han admits he initially resisted due to its pitiful nature. However, he has since dropped his reservations and praised the production, stating, “I have never seen a hospital scene portrayed so well by others. That’s the absolute truth.” Having gotten to know Liu Ruoying through the filming process, Qin mentioned, “I believe she understands acting. I agreed without reading the script first, and working with Tien Hsin was another reason why I said yes.”
Qin Han revealed that on set, he interacts only with Tien Hsin, considering her as his daughter and wanting to exchange more dialogue with her. He mostly disregards others and immerses himself in the world of his character.
At 79 years old, Qin Han mused on existential topics such as aging and forgetfulness, acknowledging them as natural facets of life. He reflected, “Life naturally progresses towards the final farewell, and if I could only live like a person without purpose, I might choose to bid farewell on my own terms.”