Directed by 林羿綺
In the early years, a lot of Kinmenese would go to Southeast Asia to search for job opportunities. Yet, such action left them with no choice but to move away from home and put down roots in another country for good, so all they could do was send ghostwritten family letters to their relatives, whose images, as well as the impression of hometown, had gradually faded from their memories. Hence, I regard myself as a messenger and decide to embark on a journey based on the track of the trans-island migration in my family. Through the artistic practice that incorporates on-site video documentation, family letters/photos, collected oral reminiscence, and personal experience of multilingual communications, I aim to tell tahe story that profoundly portrays the lives of Kinmenese diasporas.
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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