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108 minPGdocumentary

Synopsis

The Wufeng Lin family, once one of Taiwan's most powerful clans, faced persecution as traitors and communist sympathizers after World War II.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • See the decline of the Wufeng Lin family under Japanese rule.
  • Find out about the Lin family's persecution during the White Terror.
  • Meet the historical figures who shaped Taiwan's political landscape.

Did You Know

  • The Wufeng Lin family became powerful in Taiwan after arriving in 1746.
  • Attabu refers to the original name of the Wufeng area in the Taiwanese Plains Aborigines language.
  • The film has a duration of 108 minutes.
  • The first part of the series covers the Lin family's arrival in Taiwan.

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Taiwanese historyJapanese colonialismFamily dynasties
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the original name of the Wufeng area?

'Attabu' refers to the original name of the Wufeng area under the language of the Taiwanese Plains Aborigines.

When did the Wufeng Lin family first arrive in Taiwan?

The Lins sailed from China to Taiwan in 1746.

What significant event marked the decline of the Lin family's influence?

The Lin's influence waned after the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895 when Taiwan became a Japanese colony.

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