Chen-Nan Tsai

Hsiao-hsien's landmark epic uses the story of a single family to reflect the most chaotic period in Taiwan's history: four years that witness the end of Japanese occupation, mass migrations from the mainland, and the rise of martial law.

In the first half of this century, young Li Tienlu joines a travelling puppet theatre and subsequently... (imdb)

The story of a young couple who are trying to make it in the big city. Unfortunately big cities have a tendency to eat their young.

Inspired by an ancient Chinese ghost story, the tale that goes beyond what viewers usually expect in the ghost movies and further to challenge the traditional story-telling pattern. (imdb)

A detective seeks redemption after taking on an assignment involving the death of a girl. (imdb)

A-Te used to be a social movement fanatic. After suffering the pain of loss, he became a taxi driver. Young aboriginal Ma Le came to Taipei to earn a living. Unable to bear exploitation, he killed his boss and was sentenced to death. A-Te gave Ma Le a ride, their fates were thereafter intertwined. (mubi.com)

Explore love, time, nationality and death sprinkled through the portmanteau of shorts. (imdb)