The Sojourn
Released 2 years ago in 2024. The Sojourn is a documentary film. directed by Tiffany Sia. At just 32 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shih Chun
Synopsis
Directed by artist and filmmaker Tiffany Sia, The Sojourn (2023) imagines a restless landscape film in Taiwan. Visiting scenic locations shot by King Hu, the short experiments with the road movie genre and its intersection with the martial arts epic. Sia meets actor Shih Chun, who played the protagonist in Hu’s Dragon Inn, Touch of Zen and other wuxia films, as he guides the quest to re-encounter the iconic landscapes where Dragon Inn was shot. He advises on the perfect conditions of mist and weather. Yet, in the journey through the mountains of Hehuanshan, the sublime landscape of King Hu remains ever elusive. She later visits the elementary school of Indigenous filmmaker and principal Pilin Yapu of the Atayal tribe. Absent of conventional subtitles, the essay film employs text burned into the center of the frame as a mode of translation, sometimes refusing total disclosure. – tiffanysia.com/glossary/the-sojourn
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sojourn about?
Directed by artist and filmmaker Tiffany Sia, The Sojourn (2023) imagines a restless landscape film in Taiwan. Visiting scenic locations shot by King Hu, the short experiments with the road movie g...
Who directed The Sojourn?
The Sojourn was directed by Tiffany Sia.
How long is The Sojourn?
The Sojourn has a runtime of 0 hours and 32 minutes (32 minutes total).
When was The Sojourn released?
The Sojourn was released on March 5, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sojourn?
The main cast of The Sojourn includes Shih Chun.