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Yue's brother was executed by the government. Determined to bring his body back home, Yue goes to Taipei alone and finds help in Chao Kung-tao, a discharged soldier. Two people with no relations become friends in need, embarking on a journey that could cost them their lives.
A love story that starts with pretending to be sick, describing a troubled teenager named Ye Zijie who always loves to get into trouble. By chance, he discovered that "it's good to be sick".
Inside a women's prison, four inmates form an unlikely bond with a newborn baby girl and create a choir to give her one final beautiful memory after she is diagnosed with an eye disease.
Hsiao-lee, a young girl, finds solace in her friendship with Li-li, who embodies the dreams Hsiao-lee had suppressed. However, Hsiao-lee's aspirations are challenged by her mother's past, which mirrors her own struggles and traps her in a cycle of despair.
Qian Qian, a shy girl with a stutter, finds courage and self-acceptance by overcoming her fear of speaking. She carries a bottle of marble soda, "Doepy," and diligently practices her pronunciation, only to encounter numerous challenges along the way. This is a touching story about self-acceptance and the courage to grow.
At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan leads an expedition under the Spanish crown in search of the first westward route to the Spice Islands. He embarks on a perilous journey across the uncharted Pacific, where his fleet faces starvation, mutiny, and the psychological toll of endless seas. Upon reaching the shores of Cebu, Magellan is pulled into a fatal conflict with the natives by his drive to spread Catholicism, culminating in his tragic doom.
An ophthalmologist numbs his past with eye drops, drifting into visions born of childhood trauma. When he meets a mysterious patient named Pin-Hong, the line between reality and illusion begins to blur. As his assistant Eve prepares to leave his fractured world, he must face a painful choice: to remain in the gentle comfort of illusion, or to truly see the world as it is.
As a child, Umin saw her mot her humiliated and her older brother shot by Japanese soldiers. What will happen as the young Truku woman once again finds herself in the forest with a Japanese explorer? She must decide whether or not to kill her enemy…
Single mother Qiao-Hui tries to understand her gay son Jia-Hao by downloading a gay dating app in a whimsical attempt. She disguises herself as a handsome colleague to get closer and chat with him, putting in great effort to uncover the truth behind her son's sudden change in behavior.
A sleeping city, streets without people. A figure in a red robe walks slowly — across a carpet of leaves, over cobblestones, along the cold pavement. Autumn night fog descends upon the city. In the cinema, people watch the monk’s slow steps and fall asleep. Can phantoms meet and understand each other? Night Journey was created in just ten days through a collaboration between Tsai Ming-liang and FAMU students — a tribute to cinema and to Jihlava as a place of silent dreaming.
In the dead of night, Renuka escapes from a Delhi brothel after stabbing a policeman to death. She takes refuge in a community of sex workers in northern India, where she meets Devika, a young girl condemned to a life of prostitution. Their bond develops into a forbidden romance. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to escape the law and forge their path to freedom.
As final exam approach, a shocking “suicide notice” appeared in Enshan high school. It accuses the exam system of crushing students and threatens suicide on the exam day. The school is afraid of triggering more anxiety among students, and worried about its reputation. At the same time, they urgently try to identify the person. As the truth slowly unravels, it turned out to be a scandal in the education system.
A striving actress is invited to a private, mysterious gourmet club only to discover that her competition has prepared a horrifying banquet.
An unexpected kiss unburies memories and longing for Shu-yi, a mother quietly holding her family together despite her unhappiness. As her rebelling son Han grows drawn to the enigmatic Xue-jin, Shu-yi rekindles her past connection with the same woman in this tenderly crafted exploration of family dynamics, identity and desire.
Alice, a basketball player, secretly likes Wayne and helps him finds his clothes after a birthday prank. She plans to invite him to see fireworks and confess her feelings despite knowing another girl likes him too. But Wayne never shows up. Alone, she finds a love letter to the other girl in his pocket and walks home in quiet heartbreak.
A housewife, pushed to the edge by her husband’s relentless hoarding and his repeated refusal to heed her pleas, plots revenge. However, an unexpected turn leads her to empathize with the motives behind his obsession, bringing her scheme to a sudden halt.
A series of tragic events unfolds after Chang Chi-Mao's daughter goes missing as an infant. Chang becomes consumed by revenge against a powerful criminal organization suspected of kidnapping her. Along the way, he clings to the hope that his daughter may still be alive, determined to rescue her and break free from their dark fate.
Fang’s home is cramped and chaotic—not even a dining table to gather around. One day, she visits her friend Qi’s birthday party and, for the first time, sits at a real table to share a meal. That simple moment awakens a longing she never knew she had.
Rebecca, the daughter of missionary Lawrence Byrne, was declared a “miracle” after she survived a plane crash as a child, deep in the Amazon Forest. Years later, Rebecca, who became a famous healer in the region, and her father find themselves embroiled in an escalating conflict when illegal loggers invade the land belonging to the indigenous people they are evangelizing.
Liang’s simple, humdrum life in his deceased father’s dilapidated boathouse on the Shezi island takes a totally unexpected turn when he saves a mysterious young woman from drowning. A woman with her own painful past meets a man haunted by nightmares.
After his release, Boss Xiu finds his gang unfamiliar. LaYa, the new leader, embraces flashy businesses to fit the times. Unsettled by his friend‘s Cloud Memorial Hall, Xiu resists the new world, gaining a new understanding of life.
Damien grew up in Geneva, never knowing his father. At thirty-two, he suddenly learns that he is the direct heir of an Englishman living in Taiwan. Damien flies to Taipei where he meets his Taiwanese half-brother Steven. Their inheritance is suspended, on account of two other missing heirs. Damien and Steven set out to find them on the island.
With eyes hindered by a minor issue, Li, a perpetually weary and detached young woman, embarks on a trip that seems mundane yet is filled with delicate, unforeseen moments…
In a village often disturbed by military drills, the army sends soon-to-retire soldiers to take care of cows and sheep, hoping to build good relations with the locals. But this kind act cannot hide the long-term impact the drills have had on people’s lives.
“My birthday with God” tells the story of a young boy yearning for attention and understanding on a day that holds deep personal significance—his birthday.
Tommy, a YouTuber known for scamming people with his fake exorcism skills, faces a real challenge when he must save his partner, Alumi, from a zombie demon. Teaming up with Sanjay, an Indian exorcist and computer geek determined to avenge his exorcist guru grandfather, Babaji, Tommy must step up. Will they succeed in their mission, and can Sanjay put aside his quest for revenge to work with Tommy?
A woman is disturbed by a high-pitched noise while others around her remain oblivious. As she desperately tries to locate the sound source, she finds herself on the verge of madness. Is the noise real or is it just a reflection of her unbearable life?
A mortuary in Taiwan stores the bodies of deceased children whose parents, for whatever reason, have disappeared. Their remains are kept at the top of a freezer, sometimes for years, until the funeral home organizes a ceremony. Houses and horses made of paper are burned to accompany the children on their solitary journey to the afterlife.
Ching-Chun, Nguyễn and Mei are both international students from Vietnam to Taiwan; however the reality is so different from what was anticipated. There seems to be no differentiation between international students and migrant helpers. Determined to have a different path, Ching-Chun, Nguyễn tries to transfer schools in hopes of a better opportunity and future; nonetheless, all in vain.
Yen, a young man with cerebral palsy, longs for both romance and a body like his caregiver Suriya’s, while his overprotective mother harbors complex feelings for Suriya. As tensions rise, Yen starts to believe his body is no longer the same.
A-He, who has intellectual disability, always hangs out with bad students. Class leader Jie volunteers to be A-He's tutor. She keeps persuading A-He to study hard and be a decent person as they spend more time together.
When Meng’s crush, Yu-Xuan, confides a secret to him, he clings to it—eager for any excuse to be near her. But the deeper he gets, the more he overlooks the cracks. Each time she asks him to fetch her herbal medicine, Meng thinks he's helping. Until he discovers the real secret hidden in every packet.
Elder sister, Spring, seeks her origins before heading to university, Autumn, the mother, grapples with conceiving a child through artificial insemination, Summer, the younger brother, tries to engage with a paternal figure he barely knows just before his military service, and Winter, the father, desperately tries to change his fate as problems mount up.
In this insect equivalent of a theatrical fine-dining experience, termite butchers, with musical accompaniment of a termite pianist, perform a ritualistic slaughter on a piece of power cable. The fact that their climate crisis-induced dietary choice also causes power outages in human cities is the proverbial cherry on the cable. A delightfully strange and pleasantly icky spectacle that combines costume play and animation. Eat up!
When violence occurs, it often comes fast and brutally. But the truth is, it usually begins with a small sign—subtle, almost imperceptible—a series of tiny, unexpected missteps that no one takes seriously. Step by step, they build up, leading to an unforeseen consequence. In the end, someone pays in blood. And through the lens of a police body cam, a lesson is learned.
Cheng Hai, a talented photographer, sacrifices everything for his dream. But after winning a prestigious award, he feels empty. A chance meeting with his ex, Pei Han, leads him to confess his frustration. That night, a bizarre dream takes hold: he must find a bathroom, but the need to urinate is endless. This surreal journey, where Pei Han appears in many forms, forces him to confront his doubts. He cries out, "When will this pee finally be over?"
Every parent wants to secure the best possible future for their child. For Sun and Li, that means getting their six-year-old son, Yu, admitted to an elite international school. However, after the interview, whispers of rejection emerge, prompting the couple to meet with their trusted "helpers" – a board member and an admissions agent – in a hotel room to find out who is to blame. As suspicion mounts, hidden motives and quiet frustrations begin to surface, revealing that the school admission process is merely a reflection of deeper anxieties concerning success, security and self-worth.
Chou, a sensitive teen craving independence, struggles as the 1996 Taiwan Strait crisis hits his family's finances and worsens tensions at home. He secretly works at a billiard hall, forming a bond with gang leader Button, but faces setbacks like Button's enlistment and peer conflicts. Caught by his father, their relationship worsens. At school, his crush Min leaves due to war fears, and pressure from a teacher deepens his uncertainty.
SU Ming-yi (played by CHENG Yu-xi) holds her first photography exhibition, reflecting on her youth and thinking of YAN Li-yao (played by SHIH Bo-yu). In high school, she was the class monitor, secretly admiring YAN Li-yao. Despite his frequent absences, they crossed paths often, with her feelings hidden. YAN Li-yao and CHENG Yan (played by LIN Zi-heng) were close but had contrasting personalities. After SU Ming-yi confessed, YAN Li-yao suggested a “trial” relationship. After graduation, they each buried their secrets. Years later, through an old roll of film and a photography exhibition, these long-hidden feelings are finally revealed, offering redemption for all involved.
Still waiting for her graduate school results, Lyn returns to her grandmother’s house for the summer, hoping to escape the anxiety of uncertainty. With nothing much to do, she signs up for driving lessons, just to keep herself busy—only to unexpectedly reunite with her childhood friend, Rocky.
Oom has no papers or formal training but is good at caring for the elderly and disabled. When his situation as a caregiver in the mountains becomes too much for him, he has to choose between survival or dignity.
Under enormous academic stress, Audric's mother finally causes him to crack, calling his sister with whom he's meant to go to King's College with.
Online movie critic known for his sharp reviews, has now become an AI to dish the dirt on the latest cinematic disaster, "The Mermaid Falls for Me." A struggling writer who's close to his mom, stumbles into an online romance with a fan of his work. He thinks he's hit the jackpot in love and heads to an island for a mix of business and pleasure. But when his internet sweetheart is a no-show and his writing gig goes south, He's left high and dry. That's when he unexpectedly connects with Wen, his innkeeper, who's actually his online crush in disguise—a woman healing from a broken heart through her anonymous internet persona. Wen, once shy and lacking confidence, comes alive with the writer’s flirty chats. The writer inspired by Wen, invites her to co-write a new spin on the tired mermaid story. But as they finish, life throws a wrench in the works: His mom falls ill. In the emotional chaos, he finds out Wen was his mystery girl all along. He reacts badly, and Wen leaves, heartbroken.
Today is A-Wei’s last day, but it’s her first day with Ching.
Senior talent manager Le-Fu and commercial director Po-En have been in love for years. Due to their age gap and traumas from original families, neither has been willing to commit to the relationship, until a big surprise hits Love on her 45-year-old birthday and both of them are forced to decide on what their future will be.
Moon loves penguins. Her lifelong ambition is to study penguins in Antarctica. She believes she’ll meet her destined mate just like penguins do. One day, Moon runs into Adley, a guy in a penguin suit fortuitously making penguin courtship gestures at her. She believes the penguin-scented Adley is her fate. As they spend time together, Adley is moved by Moon's genuineness and passion. Just when their relationship has made some progress, Moon is recommended for an exchange program to the UK, throwing Moon into a dilemma between pursuing love and her dream.
Imperial Japan invades the Topa Community as part of an ongoing colonial invasion against the Tayal people. Their leader, Watan Syat, has been at war with the Japanese for over eight years. His daughter, Loba Watan, agrees to be taken hostage in hopes that her people can return home. A sacrifice which nearly tears the community apart.
In a candlelit room, time stands still, faces glow with joy tinged by melancholy. In the blue haze of youth, love and regret entwine. As the fire fades, so does clarity... What remains of us when memory blurs into longing?
It’s time to leave the fort belongs to us.
Once inseparable in high school, the three friends drifted into their own lives after graduation—studies, work, the ordinary distance of time. Only when all three gathered did it feel like the group was truly whole. On this night, they came together again. Tomorrow, Hui-An would leave Hualien. There were no farewells, no ceremony—just the quiet end of an evening, and each returning home. Nothing seemed to be taken, and yet, the most precious things lingered with them.
After a grueling night shift, Johney, a Filipino migrant worker, returns to find strangers clearing out her dorm—installing heavy machinery and claiming to “inspect the factory.” As tensions erupt, Johney fights to protect her home—and a secret she’s kept hidden inside.
Qing soldiers invaded the Indigenous Amis Village of Cepo’ in 1877. Kacaw is riddled with guilt after he’s unable to save those who flee to Cilangasan. His wife is pregnant, and their people are starving. Kacaw eventually convinces Mayaw, the head of the community, to harvest rice for Qing soldiers in the lowlands. But will everyone return home after such an arduous journey?
Photographer Yen, Yu-Feng faced the pain of bereavement alone after the death of his mother. When he was grieving alone, he realized that his mother would completely disappear from this world, and he couldn’t find any photos of his mother. Yu-Feng began to recall his past with his mother, trying to find her figure from old things, graduation albums, and old photos.
Cheng, a female student director, attends a director’s audition workshop. Unable to keep up with her Japanese teacher's fast-paced question-and-answer sessions, she is inferior to other attendees on her first day. In the workshop, the same love scene is played out every day, but no one even follows the instructions of the script! Cheng, who has no experience in relationship outside the studio, can only rely on her own imagination to direct this love scene, while several characters outside the studio seem to be playing a love game that is more realistic than the script……