The Islands

The Islands

江偉華CHIANG Wei-hua
2022
  • Taiwan
82min
Colour
  • DCP
World Premiere G

The Islands

Synopsis

The Islands follows the journey of former student activist CHEN Ting-hao, as he decided to escape the toxic political environment of Taipei City. He ended up landing on Matsu Islands, a political backwater located off the coast of China. Serving as a political staffer managing local affairs, he is forced to ponder on the intricate interplay between political ideals and reality.