The Islands
Released 4 years ago in 2022. The Islands is a documentary film. directed by Chiang Wei-hua. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This documentary film follows the journey of former student activist and current political staffer Chen Ting-hao after his decision to escape the cynical politicism of Taipei City to the political backwater of Matsu, an island group administered by Taiwan less than a dozen kilometers off the coast of China. The narrative follows Ting-hao as he reflects on how his political idealism fits in with everyday political reality and ponders Taiwan’s complex political landscape, Taiwan’s relations with a meddlesome yet surprisingly indifferent China, and the perspectives of Matsu residents on Taiwan-China affairs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 7, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Islands about?
This documentary film follows the journey of former student activist and current political staffer Chen Ting-hao after his decision to escape the cynical politicism of Taipei City to the political ...
Who directed The Islands?
The Islands was directed by Chiang Wei-hua.
How long is The Islands?
The Islands has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Islands released?
The Islands was released on May 7, 2022 in theaters.