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Shun used to work under Liao but vanished without a trace three years ago. Now, he's back seeking a job, despite being wanted by the police. Unlike the talkative Liao, Shun is quiet and mysterious, never mentioning his past, and Liao doesn't ask. Still, Liao senses Shun's desperation. On the heavily regulated construction site, Liao helps Shun navigate the heavily guarded construction site. Just as Shun gets through the checkpoints, the police arrive, catching both men off by surprise.

Ad director Wan Ting-fang, with little time left to live, receives an unusual offer from underworld emissaries: film an adult movie for ghostly audiences, and he’ll gain more time on earth. Short on resources, he enlists his mother-in-law Hsiao-fang, whose unexpected enthusiasm reignites his creative spirit. But when their forbidden project catches the City God’s attention, Ting-fang's final deadline draws near.

An old man with a limp, Khim-Hok, has depended on his wife over the years. They live in an old house on the urban fringe of Taipei. After his wife suddenly passes away, Khim-Hok puts her into an old freezer and goes on living a seemingly peaceful life. But their long-estranged son and his new partner suddenly appears, so Khim-Hok has to face his wife's death when the end finally comes.

The Four Brothers of Huan Nan is a charismatic gang known for its vibrant presence. Amid the bustle of Taipei's traditional food market, two of the youths face familial opposition to their forbidden love, while the only female member grapples with her unspoken feelings for the enigmatic fourth member.

17-year-old Hsiao-nan turned to her best friend, the guitarist Yu-kuang, to help her win the affection of Tzu-Chieh, whom she had a crush on. Together, they participated in a musical audition, and everything seemed to be going smoothly. However, during the audition, Hsiao-nan realized that the person she truly loved was Yu-kuang himself. Despite having beautiful memories together, they missed the chance to be with each other. Now, as time has passed and they are grown-ups, Hsiao-nan is faced with the love of her youth. Will she bury her feelings in memories, or will she muster the courage to listen to her inner voice?

Han-xing is a roaming singer, nicknamed Jay Chou of a temple fair, always performing on stage trucks. When he meets a boy with the Tourette syndrome named You-en, connected by fate, they go on a trip to find their true selves. The stage truck is their haven. Music heals their minds. Han-xing teaches You-en to overcome difficulties and recover himself during the journey. This is a story about gaining courage and love. We want to dedicate it to all lost souls.

Taiwan, 1980s. A hot summer day, watermelon juice, and celluloid dreams fuel 15-year-old Ming's sexual awakening.

“Taiwan is just an island across the sea,” Grandma says. Wei must stay in Fuzhou, China, and do everything he can to stop his cousin from going to Taiwan.

Based on my daughter's real-life experiences, this story is set against the backdrop of elementary school life where children love to sneak snacks. It follows the adventures of two best friends as they prepare a farewell party for their final meeting. Through comedy and adventure, the story highlights the children's determination and courage to fulfill their wishes and showcases the precious bond of friendship.

The River Spirit residing in the river resolves to change its form by attempting to refine into a human, a species with great adaptability. Dancing with the garbage in the river, which contains remnants of hormones and dopamine born of desire, the River Spirit acquires a completely new life.

Through the process of a family from their hometown, who left their hometown to work in the city, the film expresses the emotional changes of the family. Although the shape of love is not the same, it will always be there.

The life of a man, transitioning from a hunter-gatherer existence in the mountains to a life in the farm. One day, he comes across an ox, which somehow, he succeeds in leading back to his home. He lives with the animal, which becomes his companion in a life of changing seasons.

Lao Zhao, a building manager, lacks communication skills and harbors a stubborn demeanor. His son seeks to reunite with his mother in mainland China, but Lao Zhao refuses, straining their relationship further.

The day Liao was discharged from prison with his maimed right hand was also the day Nan was forced to retire. Nan will no longer be the head of CIB, just as Liao will no longer be a pickpocket. Liao wants to find the young pickpocket who called him “Daddy” back then, while Nan misses his daughter badly, who hated him profoundly and was unwilling to forgive him. So the two desperate old fellows start trying to find their last hope.

Life is not the most fulfilling for sixteen-year-old Meng: Lounging at home with his grieving father on a daily basis, being excluded from his family’s past, and forced into bullying other kids at school. Everything changes when he is thrown into a life-altering adventure that propels him into an exciting unfamiliar landscape.

Three years after an unexpected incident, the relationship between the brother and sister has grown distant. Now, as Rong( the sister) prepares to leave home for college, she struggles to connect with her reclusive, game-obsessed brother, Ray. Unable to communicate in reality, Rong chooses to approach him through a game, disguising her identity in the clumsiest way, hoping to find something she has lost. But perhaps, more than her seemingly withdrawn brother, it is Rong herself who truly needs this journey.

After her divorce from her Taiwanese husband, Fu Jung, who has never experienced love, continues to live with him. She attempts to gain independence, explore love, and leave the house, but repeatedly finds herself staying. Is it the comfort of the bed, or the bonds of this unconventional family, that keeps her from leaving?

It is often said that those who make films are madmen, and those who watch them are fools. A group of individuals strives for the next box office hit, as the director creates a memorable allegory in a tense yet humorous atmosphere.

During World War II, Taiwan was part of the Japanese Empire. This documentary explores the experiences of Taiwanese soldiers, doctors, and overseas residents in Southeast Asia during that time. Using cross-generational memory dialogues, family letters, diaries, and videos, the film addresses the complexities of Taiwan's historical memory and diverse identities during that period.

With unprecedented access to Taiwan's sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan.

Yu, a girl who attempted suicide, was forced to stay in the acute psychiatric ward. Yu always kept to herself, but one day, she met a carefree girl, Kylie. As they wandered through sleepless nights, they became closer and closer. However, as the discharging day approaching, the atmosphere in the ward was turbulent. Faced with this "friend", Yu found herself in a difficult dilemma.

This winter, the boy has become very strange. He bursts out in anger, throws random tantrums, and refuses to play with his classmates. Everyone seems to know the reason, but no one is brave enough to approach him. After school, the boy retreats deep into the forest. There lies his happiest and saddest secret...

Different groups of people wander in a rainy, windy, dark world. They spend time together, trying to get away from their depressing jobs, meandering constantly towards a disturbing surreal queer fantasy.

Umei and Haluwey embarked on an artistic journey much later in life, exploring the realms of art, acting, and ethnic song-singing. Now, they have even started to write songs. This is a chronicle of two mothers pursuing their dreams. By taking a series of courses, they come to embrace their inner beauty, struggles, and self worth. Through songwriting and creative expression, Umei and Haluwey take a profound introspection of their lives, telling their stories as daughters-in-law, wives, mothers, and daughters.

1961, post-war Taiwan. Ma Shuisheng, the eldest son of the Ma family, is forced to sell the family's ancestral land to purchase morphine for his ailing parents, providing them relief from pain. Eventually, Shuisheng faces a heart-wrenching decision between their last piece of farmland and his newborn child.

A-Zhe, who constantly cursed others, encountered a mysterious and beautiful woman, Mia, bringing the roasting tongue for him to enjoy, until A-Zhe discovered that those he had cursed had become the tasty tongues on the dining table...

Through the real stories of teachers and students in remote rural areas, we can see the profound influence of teachers on students.

One day during the summer vacation before high school, Lil Fish skips the orientation and wants to hang out with his buddies. Still, to get the junior high diploma, all his friends are cleaning up the campus to remove their demerits. Only Lychee pals around with him in their fishing village, as they always do. Lil Fish thinks such kind of life will never change, but what happens that day makes him realize he and his friends have embarked on a different future.

An episode of “Urban Horror”

Min was in a car accident with her mother. Whene waiting for the results of her mother's surgery, her brother behaved weirdly. The horrible plague doctor and the symptoms of the Black Death appear in her mind. All kinds of events seem to remind Min that it was not just as simple as having a car accident...

The girl spots a snow globe prize at a pinball arcade but spends all her allowance without winning the snow globe. The next day, she experiences the Taoist festival and reunites with her long-absent father. This temporarily reunited family spends a surreal and magical evening during the festival feast.

Ching's grandpa passed away. Though her grandma insists on staying at home for the funeral, the girl tries to take her away in her own way.

Entering and leaving prison is not unfamiliar to Kaizi, but this time is somewhat different. His girlfriend is pregnant, and the unlucky lot he drew makes Kaizi, who is about to lose his freedom, feel uneasy and fearful. He hopes to be part of his child's growth and wishes that everything remains unchanged when he is released.

Morpheus accidentally meets Fish, a girl he has always hoped to see again. Morpheus is a psychiatrist now. Noticing that Fish is suffering from mental illness, he decides to keep her company. Unfortunately, her illness erodes their daily lives. When everything around is on the verge of collapsing, Morpheus takes Fish to another psychiatrist, Morpheus’ supervisor in the hospital, for help. However, an astonishing fact is going to shock Morpheus.

Liao and Bruce are about to graduate from college, with Liao also dealing with an upcoming military service exam. The test gives Liao anxiety, not just about serving but also about his own identity. One night, Bruce accompanies him and ends up getting caught in the crossfire of emotions. Where is the line between friendship and passion between the two?

Bo Xin has no status at home - his brother despises him for not having a job, his mother won't buy him breakfast, and his father wants him to die. But, the fortune teller told Bo Xin that he would succeed, though "they" didn't think so...

Southern Taiwan, a night-shift factory lies quiet like a ruin. Machines stilled, lights flickering, time caught in a moment—unmoving, unresolved. A-Bang, a Taiwanese guard on patrol, works among migrant workers.

Cheng-han and his three buddies grew up in dysfunctional and poor families without adults protecting them. One weekend, they meet Pin-ran, who is traveling alone. They have a great time together and Pin-ran joins their “Robinhood” activities and commits crimes: Theft and robberies. However, the boys soon realize that Pin-ran belongs to another world. Cheng-han discovers that he has feelings for Pin-ran. His buddies have other wishes and desires…

After voyu toskʉ's father was released from prison that year, he took his family away from Alishan and wandered around Taiwan for a lifetime. It wasn't until sixty years later that the youngest son, voyu toskʉ, decided to move back up to the mountains. voyu never understands why he grew up in the plain while his father was always wandering. They moved from one place to another, never truly settling down. And voyu's life trajectory is similar to his father's, never knowing where his home truly belongs. So, does the warm "home" that everyone talks about really exist?

She just wanted to feel a little lighter—her body, her soul, everything. One day, as she left the swimming pool, Jade noticed her bag seemed to be dripping, the dampness seeping into her very being. Determined to shed it all, she made her choice…

Amidst the scorching rural countryside, among the neighbors, her mother-in-law, and the sound of chickens. Chen Wen-yi is the new one in town, a wife, a daughter-in-law, and perhaps in the future, a mother. However, will there finally be a moment when she can purely be herself?

“Feelings are always genuine, even if understanding is flawed.” — Carl Jung During a seemingly routine audition, young actor Cheng-Han repeats lines, introduces himself, and answers questions. Beneath the surface, he quietly questions whether to keep pursuing this path, searching for himself somewhere between performance and reality.

In southern China, in a newly built neighborhood, a security guard is taking a nap. He helps pick up a package and takes the chance to sneak into his friend’s place. He wanders around inside until he got caught. He learned about the news of the relocation and recalld his memories of the treasure he had buried in the ground in his childhood. The sound of building construction is going on and on till the buildings eventually built up. Digging up memories seems pointless.

A-Mao spends his days exploring with his little sister and his buddy A-Bao. When they are hungry, there are sweet potatoes and snails to eat, and sometimes they can eat some of the pork belly that his mother gets as a gift. His father cannot find work and is depressed, often drinking. Apart from washing people's clothes, A-Mao's mother prostitutes herself in exchange for pork to feed her family. A-Mao hears his parents quarrelling and he understands where the pork belly comes from. He starts to detest his mother and refuses to eat the pork belly that he once liked so much.

An episode of “Urban Horror”

After leaving a youth shelter, a filmmaker lost in Christian faith tries to save his friend, who has turned to Satanism for redemption. Their shared need for salvation pulls them into a turbulent journey, testing their friendship and ultimately forcing them to make life-changing choices.

Liu Ping-hui, gifted with the ability to absorb others' negative thoughts, believes he can bring peace to the world with his power. But instead of becoming a hero, he’s spent 38 years single—until he finally finds a girlfriend. His happiness is short-lived, however, as she abruptly breaks up with him via a cryptic message saying, “Your smile seems fake.” During his search for her, he meets Hsin-chieh, a fearless and passionate woman. As he tries to use his ability to help her, he only ends up creating more chaos in her life.

After the final exams, a body is found hanging in the men's bathroom, its cause of death uncertain—suicide or murder? With no clear signs of foul play, the investigation uncovers bullying within the class and complex student dynamics. The suspects include a trusted teacher, a class president fighting for justice, a passive gifted student, a weak follower, and a powerful troublemaker. As motives and opportunities are questioned, the mystery of who killed the student unfolds in the near-empty school.

When Mom comes home with a newborn baby, a relative brings over a "live chicken" to make soup for Mom during her postpartum confinement. Little Monkey wants to help, so she asks Grandpa to secretly turn the clucking chicken into chicken soup. Should the chicken be killed or not?

The Black Dog is about Mo, a husband and father, who worries a lot about losing his wife to cancer and raising their 10-year-old daughter alone. His daughter finds him crying out in his sleep.

A Japanese girl came to Taiwan to couch surf but something terrible happened.

After witnessing her parents' death, May develops a condition that knocks her unconscious on land, forcing her to live in a lake house as she fights to reclaim her life.

Model Fable encounters his cheating partner Nova just as Ivy's fashion show is about to begin. The fear of being exposed keeps him tossing and turning at night, but his deepest fear isn’t infidelity itself; it’s the hidden kinks and pleasures lurking within their hearts. Unable to resist his desires, Fable finds himself back in Nova's embrace, while his straight girlfriend, Chun-Ning, has already heard something from Ivy...

Something is wrong with the “soil”, rendering farmers unable to make money. Enthusiastic middle-aged farmer A-Ren switches to the tech industry, aiming to revive the soil by turning garbage into compost, with his family reluctantly supporting his dream. Meanwhile, An-he, who is nearing retirement, leads his family to cultivate the land using organic farming methods. Farming becomes not only a way of life but also an attitude towards life. As the cycles of nature unfold between the tug-of-war of ideals versus reality, two farmers — one old, one young; one calm, one energetic — will intersect amid the changing seasons of life.

Over twenty years ago, Yao moved to Taiwan from China through marriage and settled in a single veterans' dormitory called "Da Wo Xin She." Now a widow, her days pass slowly, balancing between caring for the veterans and working odd jobs. Looking back on her relationship with her parents, Yao gradually came to understand what had brought her to this point and made her who she is today. With the dormitory’s impending demolition, Yao’s uncertain journey of displacement is about to begin once again.

Bibi, wanting to comfort her childhood friend Chichi after his breakup, invites their mutual friend A-Fei to join them. The three of them chat while making dumplings, but in all the playful chaos, their cherished childhood keepsake—a heart-shaped stone ring—disappears. They search the entire living room but find nothing. They start to suspect that the heart-shaped stone might have been wrapped inside the dumplings. To make sure, Bibi and A-fei cook and eat the dumplings they had spent the entire afternoon making, leading to a heated argument with Chichi. In the end, they spend the entire afternoon in vain, leaving only three "dumplings" on the table.