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202424 minPGdocumentary

Bridging our times

202424 minPGdocumentary

A 27-year-old man on the autistic spectrum plans a train trip to Hualien with his sister and father after the pandemic eases.

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A 27-year-old man on the autistic spectrum plans a train trip to Hualien with his sister and father after the pandemic eases.

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Toh Jia Jundirector

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Chi-Lun, a 27-year-old train enthusiast on the autistic spectrum, plans a trip to Hualien with his sister and father after the pandemic. He studies maps and transport routes across Taiwan, eager to share his passion. As they travel, Chi-Lun's fleeting expressions reflect the changing scenery outside the train window. Directed by Toh Jia Jun, "Bridging our times" runs for 24 minutes and addresses themes of neurodiversity.

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