A high-speed camera captures the faces of migrant workers at Zhongli train station, transforming them into sculptures frozen in time.
Synopsis
A high-speed camera captures the faces of migrant workers at Zhongli train station, transforming them into sculptures frozen in time.
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Synopsis
Zhongli train station in Taiwan fills with migrant workers on weekends and holidays, many seeking better economic opportunities. Among them are descendants of the millions who migrated in 1949, including Yuan’s father, a civil war refugee. In The Strangers, Yuan employs a high-speed camera and a high-lumen spotlight to capture the faces of those on the platform from a moving passenger car. Each face becomes a sculpture, momentarily frozen in time, reflecting their shared experience as displaced individuals.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the faces of migrant workers at Zhongli station.
- Find out about Yuan's father's refugee experience.
- Meet the strangers captured as sculptures in time.
Did You Know
- In 1949, millions of Chinese soldiers and civilians migrated to Taiwan.
- Yuan's father was a refugee from the civil war in China.
- The film has a runtime of 6 minutes.
- The Zhongli train station is a key gathering place for migrant workers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was The Strangers released?
The Strangers was released in 2018.
What is the duration of The Strangers?
The duration of The Strangers is 6 minutes.
What historical event led to the migration of millions of Chinese to Taiwan?
The migration was a result of the civil war in 1949.
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