Taiwan Docs

Allen Yan is a street performer born in southern part of Taiwan. He walked through the streets and alleys with his passion for this land and Taiwanese folk music. He believes that Taiwan's welfare is based upon each individual's well-being. And he sings in this belief.
(The original film title in the Taiwanese language translates: Singing brings along happiness.)

Some kids of a younger generation started to follow Allen's footsteps. His band, Takauo's performance fuses the traditional elements and cultural varieties which led them to fame. As a result, Takauo was nominated in 2010's Golden Melody Award.

For Allen, this was a drive for him to pursue a greater goal. He was eager to bring the band to a higher level. But somehow the youngsters around him were not able to catch up with his pace...



Source: Taiwan Int'l Documentary Festival
http://www.tidf.org.tw/tidfnew/Eng/Films.aspx?Year=2012&TID=15