Between Farewells and New Beginnings
Country:
- Taiwan
Language:
- Mandarin
Subtitles:
- 英文
- Mandarin
Format:
- DCP
- Veteran
- Community
Synopsis
Over twenty years ago, Yao moved to Taiwan from China through marriage and settled in a single veterans' dormitory called "Da Wo Xin She." Now a widow, her days pass slowly, balancing between caring for the veterans and working odd jobs. Looking back on her relationship with her parents, Yao gradually came to understand what had brought her to this point and made her who she is today. With the dormitory’s impending demolition, Yao’s uncertain journey of displacement is about to begin once again.
Director Statement
For more than four years, I've been accompanying these women as they face life, deal with the loss of their husbands, and grapple with the despair and worry of possibly losing their homes. They have spent most of their lives moving between two nations, and now they are being sued by the state and forced to relocate. I'm curious and eager to understand: who are they, where are they heading next, and what has shaped them into who they are today? And I hope the documentary can capture the presence of these women, the vanishing spaces, and this journey that is still ongoing.
Festivals & Awards
2025 Diaspora Film Festival
2025 Golden Harvest Awards - Nominated for Best Student Documentary
Team
- Director
- Producer
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