The Man Who Plants Trees

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The Man Who Plants Trees

Director :

LIN Yu-hsien

Year :

2008

Country:

Taiwan

Color :

Color

Running Time :

55 min

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Synopsis

Lu Ming-shih, a man who vows to plant trees along the Tropic of Cancer. As a result of a book and a trip to Provence, he embarks on an ambitious project - to plant trees in Chianan plain. He has been working on this project for nine years. During the process, he is supported by so many people but also treated by some with contempt. But nevertheless, Lu never cares about what people’s opinion of him. He says, "As I’m hopeless in love with Nature, I plant trees."

He believes that all dreams can come true. Lu understands that to plant trees along the Tropic of Cancer is a mission, which may be not completed by one generation, but he believes that it can be handed down to the next generation. The most important of all is – someone has to make a start. He is convinced that as long as there are people who would carry on working, this dream will be realized one day.

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Director Statement

" From August 2007 onwards, we had been following Mr Lu all over Chiayi County for half a year. In the end, this journey has meant more than a documentary for us. He made us begin to ponder whether an alternative living style should be considered. I believe this is a story without an end because Mr Lu will keep planting trees. The most important of all is that this story would encourage people to plant trees and to improve our living environment. We should never underestimate any decisions as they may have unexpected impact on our lives! " - Lin Yu-Hsien