In a small room in downtown Taipei, Zih-Gang is accompanied by his TV, tablet and utensils filled with water after he lost his sheltered workshop job. He does not allow his family to enter the room and to take away his belongings. There is only one sliding wall that separates Zih-Gang and his mother, Mei-Huei. The two rooms are connected, yet the link between the two spaces could be blocked anytime. From the perspective of Zih- Gang, freedom is the power to safeguard his kingdom. But for Mei-Huei, freedom is the state of being far away from home. Two opposing forces are gradually tearing apart the two deeply connected, inseparable people. ★ Live Talk and Q&A Session on August 5th, 2023 at 16:00 (TW time) ★ The director’s post-screening talk video is attached in the trailer section below.
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The International Mandarin Short Film Festival — First Program Announced! Regardless of form, short films are a platform for experimentation and creative expression. In just a brief runtime, they can strike with powerful impact—awakening memories, stirring the senses, and challenging how we perceive the world. This season, Giloo presents a selection of essential Mandarin-language short films from around the globe, offering audiences a concentrated burst of cinematic energy and creativity. ★ Program I Streaming Period: July 22 – August 5 ★ Program II Streaming Period: August 6 – August 20
