Directed by 葉治芳
★ 2024, 16th Kuan-Du Film Festival ★ 2024, New Taipei Student Film Awards, Documentary Section, Merit Award ★ 2024, Taoyuan Documentary Project, First Prize of Basic Group "When it comes to talking about family memories, I find that I have no recollection at all." A son who has forgotten his childhood and a mother who wishes to mend their relationship come together in an unprecedented way during the demolition of an old house. Through the eyes of lens, the once-filled house becomes empty, and the garden grows wild with weeds. The mother speaks to the camera, expressing her sorrow, regret over leaving the family, and hopes for a future together. As the distance between them narrows, how should the son respond?
The "2023-2024 Taoyuan City Documentary Selection and Training Program" centers on the core concepts of "diversity" and "rebirth." This echoes Taoyuan's multifaceted character, aiming to establish the city's cultural profile amidst the interplay of old and new. This year's participants in the Taoyuan City Documentary selection and training program come from highly diverse age groups and professional backgrounds. Their film topics include discussions on parent-child and family relationships in "Mother's Words (2024)", "Father (2024)", and "The Lion Dancer and the Janitor (2024)"; portrayals of youthful restlessness and the rise and fall of dreams in "Student Diaries a Journey Through (2024)", "The Script of a Taxi Driver (2024)", and "Young Dude (2024)"; and narratives on the lives of new immigrants in Taiwan in "Sangpo, Sangmo (2024)" and "The Interpreter (2024)". With rich subject matter and varied styles, these films leave a beautiful and moving cinematic chapter for Taoyuan in 2024.
