Formula 17 is a 2004 film which was directed by Chen Yin-jung . It stars Tony Yang , Duncan , King Chin , Dada Ji , Jimmy Yang , and Jason Chang . It is a gay romantic comedy film about Chou T'ien-Tsai, a romantic Taiwanese male who takes a trip to visit an online boyfriend in person for the first time. Finding his internet relationship unsuitable for his real life, he moves on with his life and rooms with an old time friend of his. The film describes T'ien's experiences with his loyal roommate and his friends, and a surprising relationship that he develops with the local "Playboy". This... film was banned in Singapore because it "portrayed homosexuality as normal, and a natural progression of society". Naive countryman Chou T'ien-Tsai goes to Taipei to meet an internet friend face-to-face. Being a romantic, and believing in 'true love' , he is sorely disappointed when his friend suggests they have sex with no love.
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| Release date: | April 2, 2004 |
| Directed by: | Chen Yin-jung |
| Runtime: | 93 Minutes |
| Producer: | Aileen Li |
| Screenplay by: | Rady Fu |
| Genre: | Comedy |