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201793 minGdocumentary

Taiwan Banzai

201793 minGdocumentary

Approximately 15,000 people live in Chenggong Town, a fishing and agricultural community in southeastern Taiwan shaped by Japanese and Han Chinese influences.

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Approximately 15,000 people live in Chenggong Town, a fishing and agricultural community in southeastern Taiwan shaped by Japanese and Han Chinese influences.

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Atsuko Sakai

Atsuko Sakaidirector

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Chenggong Town in Taitung County, Taiwan, has a rich history shaped by its coastal location and diverse population. Since the fishing port's completion in 1932, the town has been home to Japanese and Han Chinese communities. Atsuko Sakai presents the lives of residents who engage in traditional swordfish fishing, a method introduced by Japanese immigrants. The film centers on themes of prayer, gratitude for life, and family, marking the final chapter of Sakai's Taiwanese trilogy.

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