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20209 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Sleepwalker

20209 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Nine minutes of archival footage from the 2014 Sunflower Movement in Taipei reflect on political turmoil and the meaning of home.

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Andrea Yu-Chieh Chung

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Nine minutes of archival footage from the 2014 Sunflower Movement in Taipei reflect on political turmoil and the meaning of home.

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Taipei's Sunflower Movement took place in 2014. Filmmaker Andrea Yu-Chieh Chung uses archival footage from this period to describe political unrest in Taiwan. The documentary discusses concepts of home and belonging, focusing on individuals affected by political actions. It features insights and historical context, connecting personal experiences to larger movements. The film runs for 9 minutes and is produced in Mandarin and English.

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