🎬 About This FilmBrotherhood Beyond Borders and DeathThe Spirit of Adventure Lives OnThe Island of Hundreds of Summits🎬 Details🎥 About the TeamDirector | Wang I HsinProducer | Shen ChiProducer | Lin Yu WeiDOP | Pei Ji WeiPhotographer | Shen Hong YangSound Recording | Tsai Du YiSound Effects | Wu Xin YingEditing | Lai Bing Hong💰 Financing DetailsTarget Amount: USD 32,000 ( ≈ NTD 1,000,000)🎁 Funding Tiers & RewardsChip-in Support USD 10Viewing Support USD 30Early Bird Public Screening Package USD 100Public Screening Package USD 150☎️ Contact Us
🎬 About This Film
Brotherhood Beyond Borders and Death
After enduring many challenges, Patrick Lindsay finally reached the stormy summit of Mt. Habel. On the rusted old iron box at the summit, he left this message:
“Hey Larry my brother,
I’m here with your Taiwanese team…”
It was addressed to a friend who had long departed this world, a partner with whom he had shared more than a decade of climbs, a cherished best friend and brother-in-arms.
In 2022, Larry Hsu, one of Taiwan’s most exceptional mountaineers, lost his life while attempting an unprecedented route on the north face of Yushan’s East Peak. Known both in Taiwan and abroad, he had earned a reputation as a master of ice and rock climbing. His years of training in Canada and his experience across mountain ranges worldwide shaped him into a key figure in Taiwan’s modern climbing community.
It was during his time overseas that Larry met Patrick Lindsay. Despite coming from different countries and cultural backgrounds, the two developed a longstanding partnership. They climbed together on countless routes, sharing challenges, risk, and the kind of trust that only develops on a mountain face.
After Larry’s passing, Patrick decided to return to Taiwan. He teamed up with young Taiwanese climber Su Jun-Yi and the director of this documentary Wang I-Hsin, forming an expedition team. Their goal was to revisit the north face of Yushan’s East Peak—the very route Larry had been attempting, and to complete a journey that had been left unfinished.
The Spirit of Adventure Lives On
After Larry died, Patrick continued his involvement in Taiwan by mentoring the next generation of adventurers. Through this work, he met Wang I-Hsin, the director of this documentary, and their encounter became the starting point for I-Hsin’s decision to document this story.
The mentorship between Patrick and Taiwan’s young climbers represents more than technical guidance. It reflects the ongoing transmission of values, determination, and courage. In many ways, this connection symbolizes the continued life of the north face’s spirit on this island of mountains.
The Island of Hundreds of Summits
Despite being a small island, Taiwan is home to nearly 300 steep mountains, forming one of the most dramatic high-altitude landscapes in Asia. This environment has nurtured generations of world-class climbers and shaped a unique mountain culture on the island.
This film is not only a story of friendship. It is also the first documentary to capture an epic high-altitude attempt on a north face in Taiwan, showcasing the striking terrain of the north face of Yushan’s East Peak. Through its images, the film brings viewers into the heart of a daring ascent, exemplifying Taiwan's small yet significant value on a global scale.
🎬 Details
Keywords｜Friendship, Mountain
Length｜75 mins
Production Stage｜Post-production
🎥 About the Team
Director | Wang I Hsin
- Veteran mountain journalist, climber, and multimedia creator.
- Winner of the Taiwan submission award at the Kawas Mountain Film Festival for two consecutive years.
- Collaborator with The North Face on climbing expeditions.
- Member of the technical climbing photography team for Makoto Watanabe's documentary films.
Producer | Shen Chi
- Master's degree in Film from the University of Essex, UK.
- Owner of BLOSSOM-Film Company.
- Works selected for the Taipei Film Festival.
- Works selected for full booking within three hours at the Golden Horse Film Project Promotion.
Producer | Lin Yu Wei
- Has over a decade of experience in documentary films, feature films, and television dramas.
DOP | Pei Ji Wei
- Nominated for Best Narrative Feature at the Taipei Film Festival
- Nominated for Best Short Film at the Golden Horse Awards
Photographer | Shen Hong Yang
- Over 15 years of experience as a high-altitude climbing photographer
- Mack Jue Ming - Passionate about technical photography on the North Face
Sound Recording | Tsai Du Yi
- Nominated for Best Sound Design at the Taipei Film Festival
- Nominated for Best Sound Effects at the Golden Horse Awards
Sound Effects | Wu Xin Ying
- Nominated for Best Foreign Language Live Action Short Film at the Oscars
- Winner of Best Sound Effects at the 49th Golden Bell Awards
Editing | Lai Bing Hong
- Winner of Best Documentary of the Month at the New York Film Awards
- Nominated for Best Documentary at the Taipei Film Festival
💰 Financing Details
Target Amount: USD 32,000 ( ≈ NTD 1,000,000)
- Post-Production: Including picture editing, sound design, mixing, and original music composition to faithfully capture the beauty and details of Taiwan’s mountain landscapes.
- Distribution in Taiwan:
Covering distribution planning, marketing, theatrical and special screenings to bring this film to a wider audience.
🎁 Funding Tiers & Rewards
Chip-in Support USD 10
- Digital Thank-You Letter
Viewing Support USD 30
- Digital Thank-You Letter
- Film Viewing Code
Early Bird Public Screening Package USD 100
(Offer valid until March 15, 2026)
- Digital Thank-You Letter
- Small Non-Theatrical Public Screening (up to 30 attendees)
Public Screening Package USD 150
- Digital Thank-You Letter
- Small Non-Theatrical Public Screening (up to 30 attendees)
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