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The boy’s father devoted his whole life to this old movie theatre, and now it’s about to be destroyed.On the eve of the destruction, the boy crosses the demolition zone barriers and walks into the abandoned and desolate movie theater that was once so full of voices. For this one last time, the son and his father watch a film together in this cinema that holds so many memories.
Shot in an abandoned cinema in Malaysia, Tsai Ming-Liang's home country, It's a Dream evokes the filmmaker’s earliest encounters with cinema and recalls the golden age of Asian film culture. An extended version of the filmmaker's short created for the Canne Film Festival's "To Each His Own Cinema".
During a junior high classical music competition, talented violinist Chen-Rui surprises everyone when he relinquishes his position of concertmaster to another student.
Musical movie called "Rock on" was ready to be filmed. For saving the cost of the budget, the casting producer named "Senior Tsai", picked up his roles from the rejects of an audition. Such as kid from Hong Kong, he can both write and sing, Candy, a girl who's just like the Barbie doll, and LaReine, a snappy girl who could dance hip-pop to the top, together they co-starred this new title. For creating more topics, Tsai he called up Johnny, who used to be the hottest idol, to helm this musical film and train the new hopefuls he had seek. Progressively, the shooting got started and this has-been idol, Johnny, he eagerly hoped this movie would win him his come-back moment.
A Bunun porter A-Song joins a search and rescue team, only to find a dead body on his first expenditure on the rescue mission. As they go down, A-song soon gets lost in the mountains. His only help is Tzu-chiao, the dead victim on his back, who “guides” him to the mountaintop, which appears to be their only way home.
Three women are on a nude modelling trip. They run into a Dracula-type vampire, ghosts and some hopping zombies. Of course, much sex ensues. However, one poor woman discovers that the arms of the hopping vampire keep on getting in the way of their intercourse.
This film is based on a short story by Qiong Yao whose film adaptions took the world by storm in the 1960s. The time of the story sets in the 1920s, the first decade after the country was founded. This is a bitter love story among three brothers and their beautiful cousin. The film reveals the struggles of a woman facing modern liberation and stereotypes of traditional culture.
A trapped picture book writer is going to pay the price for his last night’s reckless acts.
Taiwan is at the heart of a struggle between two nuclear powers – China and the United States - and there are fears it will become the next global conflict. President Xi Jinping insists Taiwan is part of China and must re-unify with the motherland. But Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, says the island is already independent and must maintain its freedom and democracy. Jane Corbin investigates how the Taiwanese government and young people are fighting what they say is Chinese disinformation, cyber attacks and dirty tricks.
On an ordinary day in a small Taipei hotel, the arrival of a new night shift front desk employee changes everything for a solitary chambermaid
High school student Kuo Chang Ying is the son of a lowly road construction worker. Everyday he studies tirelessly for the university entrance exams, desperate to get out of poverty. His next door neighbor is Chen Shu Chun, a prostitute with an abusive husband, another wayward soul seeking an escape. The two foster an unlikely friendship despite his father's objections.
In Ximending, the vampire meets the magician. The vampire can't see herself in the mirror, but she wants to learn to laugh. The flightless magician is always laughing, and his blood seems to be the antidote for vampires. They run and laugg in the city, and even fly into the sky. They hope to enjoy a night of fun before the magic wears off.
Short film from Taiwan.
Jie Yu grapples with family issues and his growing feelings for his friend Yan Shiu, torn between friendship, love, and his own emotions.
A young man preparing to move into the city, a woman about to leave the city, briefly cross paths during a house viewing.A fleeting moment, too insignificant to mention. As if nothing had happened, yet not entirely so...
Eleven year old Chris arrives at the hospital only to realize that his mother and uncles have decided to pull the plug on his beloved grandfather.
Taiwanese drama film.
Cheung Chau, once a fishing village in Hong Kong, has transformed into a tourist spot. Ri-Tai, a food stall run by A-Cheung, reflects local life, absurdities, and societal realities. A-Cheung spends his days playing games with customers like Plumpy, forming bonds that transcend generations. However, the onset of COVID-19 disrupts this sense of community, leaving the island deserted and questioning whether Ri-Tai's simple way of life will vanish.
There is a group of young guys, parting themselves from social lives, staying in the damp shadow where they are lifeless, swimming in darkness, losing self-consciousness. The only thing that got them through the days is self-mutilation. Youth, by all means, is always filled with passion, discovering things that could eventually filling up their lives. They wish to travel everywhere, in-group, to develop their broad vision together. On a given day, one of the lads breaks down, breaks the mirror in the ward. The turning point for the group of young guys begins...
The Petrel Returns is the story about the pioneer of Taiwan modern dancer Ms. Tsai Ruiyue, who was born in Tainan, and had been educated in Japan. After she came back from Japan, she had met the famous poet Mr. Lei Shiyu, soon they were engaged and married while Ms. Tsai Ruiyue had decided to devoted her life to dance art and education.She has founded the first dance theater: Chung Hua Dance Theater which has encouraged many potential Taiwanese dancers after WWII.
In this landmark 1977 documentary, narrator Ronald Eyre journeys to Taiwan to explore the vibrant and complex world of Chinese folk religion. Facilitated by the pioneering team behind ECHO Magazine—Linda Wu (吳美雲), Huang Yong-song (黃永松), and Yao Meng-chia (姚孟嘉) —the film captures a rare and precious glimpse of 1970s Taiwan, a time when ancient spiritual traditions remained deeply woven into the fabric of daily life. From the thunderous temple festivals and the mystical trances of spirit mediums to the quiet ancestral rites in family halls, "A Question of Balance" examines how the pursuit of the "Way" (the Tao) provides a sense of cosmic harmony amidst a modernizing society. It stands as a definitive visual record of a vanishing era, showcasing the enduring power of Taoist belief and its diverse pantheon of deities.
A man dives into his subliminal mind, for all about his future.
Circus of Sheng Changfu
Disguised as a boy to attend school, Zhu Yingtai fell in love with a scholar, Liang Shanbo. The two searched for a way to pursue true love and break the shackles of the conservative world, but their story was destined to end in tragedy. Their love touched the heavens, and they were finally allowed to be together as a pair of butterflies. In this tale, Liang Shanbo was a righteous and kind man. When he fell in love with Zhu Yingtai, he was smitten and vowed to marry only her. However, the Zhu family was vehemently against the marriage, and soon his health gradually deteriorated until he became critically ill. Then, he died and his spirit emerged in the form of a butterfly, just like Zhu Yingtai, so that they could finally be together forever.
Two girls in the bloom of youth meet at a vocational training program. Afterwards, their lives move in completely different directions.
In Taiwan, director Lee Hsing's films have become a reflection of society and a collective memory of many. His dedication to film not only launched the careers of many movie stars and crew, but was also the foundation of the prestigious Golden Horse Awards. This documentary offers Lee Hsing's personal perspective on family, films, fate and beliefs, giving us a glimpse of the glory and rebirth of Taiwanese cinema.
A paid supporter and his grandson came from the south to visit his only son, a long-detained political prisoner. "My son, do not forget me." The prisoner' roar is the most reactionary appeal under the peaceful new political power.
A period fantasy film. It boasts a formidable cast, featuring the dashing Liu Dekai, the stunningly beautiful Hu Yuming, the refined and cultured Li Daohong, the sultry Zhang Yingzhen, alongside cameos by Cao Jian, Liu Yanfang, Jiang Qingxia, and Qian Demen. Liu Dekai plays the male lead, scholar Wang Yu, who falls instantly in love with Hu Yuming's character Ling Feng. Ling Feng is rescued by Xian Ni and taught immortal arts. After enduring countless trials, the two finally unite as husband and wife.
The scene unfolds from the perspective of a small animal with antennae. In a cluttered room, a woman is lethargically busy preparing to end her life. Finally, when it appears before her, her attempt to avoid it disrupts her plans. While it may seem like a humorous work that re-evaluates a familiar tiny creature always present around us, it cleverly conveys the profound realization that life can continue with just a one-simple hint. A witty piece with a light touch that delivers a heavy insight.
Dan tries to find his lost girlfriend, and he’s deeply obsessed with his memory.
At Reincarnation Agency, a detective, who died when he was about to crack a case, met the case's victims. After learning about new clues provided by the victims, the detective barged back to present life, but only to discover that he was rebirthed onto a strawberry donut.
Taiwanese horror movie from 1981.
Wan Hong-Yuan and Chen Jyun-Kai have been friends for years. One just broke up with his girlfriend, the other can't find a job. They decide to go to the mountain.
Lu Xia was shooting a short film at the entrance of the alley. After returning to the coffee shop, he discussed life with Xiao An in his fantasy and wanted to make this idea into a 90-minute hero film. The two began to fall into fantasy. , in the conception of these stories, Luxia also constantly instilled in himself the message of believing in himself, making choices in life, etc., but was interrupted by his colleague Xiaomei when the climax of the story was conceived, and Luxia forced Xiaomei to participate together In the decisive battle in the story, in the middle of the plot, the daydream was interrupted by Xiaomei, reminding Luxia to return to reality. Although Luxia was depressed, he was still working reluctantly. After finishing the day’s work, his mind started again. The fantasy of a superhero plot. At this time, Lu Xia made a choice to pursue his dream.
Siao Fong-fong, who played the heroine Sha Yen, was a young actress who enjoyed huge popularity at that time. The Daring Gang of Nineteen from Verdun City (aka 19 Heroes of the Green Mountain) portrays how Sha Yen practices kung fu with her eighteen fellow male disciples, vowing to seek revenge for the murder of her parents. Produced by Hsin Hwa Motion Picture Company in Hong Kong, it was shot in Taiwan and featured the local landscape. The credits show that renowned director Sung Tsun-shou worked as script supervisor on the production. The theme, “avenging the murder of one’s parents”, is typical of a traditional martial arts movie. Siao Fong-fong as a lovely young swordswoman in the film left a deep impression on countless fans.
A striving actress is invited to a private, mysterious gourmet club only to discover that her competition has prepared a horrifying banquet.
Son and father are driving on the highway. The son keeps asking questions until he finally notices the changes in his father's body. The dialogue in the animation is taken from a recording of a real conversation between the filmmaker and his father.
It's the summer of 1993, six months since the death of Wang's wife, Chuen-Ying. His son, Chi-Shiung, has just come home from Taipei in order to take care of his father's Baozi (steamed buns with stuffing) business. Although he didn't want to take over his father's store, Wang insisted he wanted to keep it. Chi-Shiung suggested to his father that he hire some extra staff and so Ying, a Vietnam woman, is hired. In the mean-time Wang can't get over Chuen-Ying's death and begins to burden Ying. —Jean Huang
Heroine Gu Meihui's husband died and left a pile of debt, in order to fight for their own rights and interests, in the play to do all kinds of strange move to collect debt to the black boss, just want to return everything that belongs to their own, in the process of knowing civil servants Xu Rufang and her husband Zhao Guohao, three people launched a series of small shrimp against the whale of debt action.
Tensions between society’s expectations and true happiness are explored in this compelling short film that tells the story of three gay men who are entangled in doomed romances.
Taiwanese movie