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201684 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Natural Disasters

From Now On

201684 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

462 people died in Typhoon Morakot, the deadliest typhoon in Taiwan's history, leaving Siaolin Village and its survivors to confront deep emotional scars.

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462 people died in Typhoon Morakot, the deadliest typhoon in Taiwan's history, leaving Siaolin Village and its survivors to confront deep emotional scars.

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Akira Chen

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Akira Chen

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WENG Jui-chi stands in the remnants of Siaolin Village, eight years after Typhoon Morakot struck Taiwan, killing 462 people. As one of 46 survivors, he faces the loss of his family and the burden of survivor guilt. The film follows WENG as he confronts his memories and the ongoing impact of the disaster on the community and his life. Directed by Akira Chen, the documentary runs for 84 minutes.

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