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Documentary made for Oriental Time • Living Space program about Luo Hanghong, a man with disability but managed to run an electronic devices factory.

Protests in Hong Kong started in June 2019, and it changed the lives of many Hongkongers. This documentary tries to capture the protests and provide an account of the events that happened in the year of 2019.

Through the lives of four generations of women on Matsu Island, this film traces how decades of militarised rule transformed the notion of impending war into a defining identity for an entire archipelago. Moving from an era of simple fishing livelihoods to the lived experiences at the height of the Cold War and into a contemporary mother-child relationship, the film weaves together intimate interviews that speculate on reconciling with a traumatic past and on uncertainties about the future. In one thread, a mother attempts to explain the meaning of war to her young daughter, a dialogue that encapsulates central questions of the film: how do personal stories bear witness to official history, and how does a new generation move forward from a loaded identity?

Songdo is a new city that was quietly built from scratch on land that was reclaimed from the sea in South Korea that is essentially the blueprint for the new city building boom that has swept across Asia and Africa. While it features all the high-tech, smart city features which are designed to make resident’s lives easier, it is also a place that is 100% covered in surveillance cameras where people are watched and listened to 24/7.

March 11, 2011. Japan is hit with the fifth-strongest earthquake ever recorded. But the real legacy of this disaster is the ensuing nuclear accident - power plant engineers try, and fail, to avert catastrophe. This is the story of a chain of errors that led to the nightmare of nuclear meltdown. The film recreates the sequence of events inside the Fukushima control room and plant, to help determine what happened and why.

The Wandering in the Garden · Startling Dream, a court‑style Kunqu Opera production by the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre, is adapted from Tang Xianzu’s The Peony Pavilion. Taking “the dream” as its narrative core, it deeply explores the philosophical love transcending life and death between Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei, and embodies humanity’s eternal pursuit of love and freedom. This film is a stage documentary of this performance.

The film was shot in two cities where I have lived. By shooting the communities where I have lived, I explore people's lives and their fates. As well as the questioning of one's own future.

This is a story about the descendants of Takasago Giyutai (Taiwan Indigenous volunteer units during the Pacific War) went back to the battle field of the Pacific War in Papua New Guinea following the footsteps of their grandfathers, and made a monument based on a legend of ‘Amis people who believe the soul would return home by taking the wings of a certain kind of bird. The monument was build up at the Mission Hill in Wewak, where was a Japanese naval base during the War, there are two monuments, one of them was set up by the Japanese in 1969 and the other one was build up by the Australians afterwards. A monument is not only a way to memory the history, but also a cultural representation on the spiritual world, questioning that “do you believe the soul really have returned home by taking the wings?”

Despite his worldwide fanbase, Nujabes' story remains shrouded in mystery until now! After a meticulous 14-year journey, this 2-hour documentary offers a rare glimpse into the life of a musical genius, shedding light on his enigmatic persona and profound musical journey, making it a must-watch for music enthusiasts worldwide.

In December 2024, an emergency martial law is declared by the Yoon Sukyeol government. Designers join the impeachment protests as members of the solidarity group "Democracy Saving Fem- Queer- Network." However, they face a situation where there are neither banners nor placards available for immediate use at the rally!

A young Chinese photographer and her partner VT live through the wildest year of their lives, moving between the shadows of the pandemic and trancelike underground parties, chasing a form of freedom that feels almost out of reach. But idealism soon collides with reality. Under a cascade of violence, her former life collapses completely. To escape a world where justice is unattainable, the two make a difficult and desperate decision. Their route stretches from Asia to South America and then northward—through Thailand, Dubai, Ecuador, and Colombia, and across the Darién Gap. In Mexico, they ride 8,500 kilometers on motorcycles, confronting endless checkpoints, corrupt police, and armed groups. On May 5, 2024, they finally cross the border—an arduously won moment of “temporary success,” followed immediately by forced return. Everything resets to zero.

As a long-term migrant caregiver, Fidati shapes Indonesian stories with Taiwanese paper clay. After years of separation during the pandemic, she returns to Central Java in 2024. Laughter and tears intertwine, yet family duty keeps her moving between two lands, where the taste of mangoes bridges emotions across the sea.

Braised Delicacies is more than a flavor—it is a legacy shaped by three generations. Master Lin Shun-Cheng upholds traditional craftsmanship passed down from his father, while his apprentice Lai Yun-Chun brings innovation, and Lin's son works to meet his father's high standards. Though different in outlook, all three of them share deep respect for cooking. The film captures how craftsmanship and love quietly endure in this 80-year-old Chiayi establishment of food flavors.

After their mother’s passing, sisters Noi and Nai are left to run her restaurant. As grief alters their relationship and pressures mount, they must navigate the fragile terrain of family, memory, and tradition.

After Zhen Li graduated, he came to Jinan alone. He relies on posting leaflet, sending and receiving courier parcel to make a living in the university campus. In his spare time, he likes to play guitar, play Tai Chi, study calligraphy and Chinese medicine. By chance, he became a teacher in an extracurricular tutoring class. The film mainly records his happy time in the tutorial class with students, as well as a secret story buried in his heart.

An ethnographic documentary filmed among the Trobriand Islanders of the Western Pacific, directed by Yasuko Ichioka for Japanese television. The film documents the Kula exchange system, a ceremonial network of inter-island gift exchange that structures social relations, travel, and status among participating communities. Produced within the context of Japan’s Our Wonderful World ethnographic television series, the film presents sustained observational footage of ritual activity and daily life associated with the Kula cycle. (Note: Although produced for television within the Our Wonderful World series, the film is consistently cited in ethnographic filmographies, festival programs, and scholarly sources as a self-contained work with a distinct title, director credit, and runtime, supporting its treatment as a standalone film.)

The film explores an imposing building on the outskirts of Shenzhen, China. A pioneering architectural vision of its time that continues to resonate decades later.

A Shell Film Unit short observing Hong Kong’s “boat people”—families living and working on the harbor—framed as a day-to-day study of a floating community and its relationship to the city.

The National Museum of Japanese History boasts a vast collection that traces everyday life and culture through Japan's history.Andy and Shaula will travel through time to explore life, culture, and the wisdom and spirituality of Japan.

A televised special to commemorate the theatrical release of Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, commeorating the 35th anniversary of the Super Sentai franchise.

Yunnan TV production, originally shot and made in 1997. A re-edited version with footage shot in 2001 was aired as part of the ‘The Weight of Time’ series on Chinese TV in 2003.

Two-part TV report aired on the "Home of Elderly People" (老年之家) program on Beijing Television, about old people who still practice martial arts and their lives.

Most people live their lives in the daylight, but there is another group who make a living at night.

Filmmaker Jun Kawada, who has documented themes such as war and Hansen's disease while staying close to the individuals involved, has been visiting a neighboring Kurdish household to support their efforts to learn the Japanese language and build personal connections. This film documents one summer in the lives of young Kurdish siblings, whose family has ties with Kawada, as they work on their summer homework while their mother and her friends learn Japanese. They exchange casual conversation and spend time together while learning the language, across differences in culture and custom.

After marrying her wife in Switzerland, Chinese filmmaker Yue returns home to confront the quiet fractures between her and her mother. Across generations, two women begin to speak—about marriage, gender, and everything they’ve kept silent.

In the heart of bustling Seoul, Korea, small neighborhood playgrounds become a sanctuary for children, adults, and grandparents alike. Squeezing Seoul observes three generations of visitors as they navigate the playground’s swings, slides, and open spaces, reflecting on memories, childhood games, and the simple joys of play. Through candid conversations and intimate b-roll, the documentary explores how these pockets of calm foster community, nostalgia, and connection amidst the city’s relentless pace. With a delicate balance of observation and storytelling, the film celebrates the quiet yet profound importance of public spaces in urban life.

In spring 2021, after a 30-year hiatus, Taiwanese music avant-garde Blacklist Production reunited four veteran musicians and 63-year-old Paiwan chieftain Ngerenger Darusakiv as lead vocalist to blend indigenous Old Tunes with Western blues. They rehearsed under the pandemic’s shadow, navigating through difficulties and confusion. Each note became a fragment of memory, with the ancestral spirit lingering in the melodies. How would they find their way home?

Eun-Jeong, who works for a company by day and manages an independent film community called Curtaincall at night, sees her future at the company one day. She quit her job as she got promoted and then focused on the community. One day after 4 years, she doubted, “am I doing well?” followed by depressed thoughts. Hoping to soothe her anxiety, she visits friends who do similar things to her.

After attending a church gathering in Korea, a Hong Kong couple experienced a suspected possession. They turned to Pastor Li, known for his years of exorcism experience. The crew documented one session and brought in experts to analyze the incident from various angles.

"Welcome to the World of Dementia" is an NHK program adapted from the book "A Travel Guide to the World of Dementia" by Japanese author Yusuke Kakei. The protagonist embarks on a journey through the "world of dementia," encountering a specific symptom of dementia on each trip. For example, in a village of faceless people, he cannot see the faces of his friends, reflecting the difficulties dementia patients face in recognizing faces, friends, and family members. It metaphorically illustrates "the world through the eyes of dementia patients," leading viewers to understand the symptoms and physical and mental changes of dementia.

Lin Dongliang leads the three-year "Marine Oasis" project, researching spinner and pantropical spotted dolphins. The team aims to secure IMMA designation from IUCN for enhanced conservation. A documentary follows their efforts, exploring their motivations and challenges, highlighting humanity's complex relationship with the ocean.