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2025184 minGdocumentary

When Spring Rain Falls

2025184 minGdocumentary

Three expatriates attempted to assassinate Chiang Ching-kuo in April 1970, an event that shapes the narrative of a quiet participant's life.

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Three expatriates attempted to assassinate Chiang Ching-kuo in April 1970, an event that shapes the narrative of a quiet participant's life.

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Cecilia Huang reflects on her life in the aftermath of the April 1970 assassination attempt on Chiang Ching-kuo, the heir to Taiwan's dictatorship under Chiang Kai-shek. Through shared memories from individuals across three continents, the narrative addresses themes of love, betrayal, and trauma. The documentary spans 184 minutes, focusing on Huang's quiet participation in a turbulent historical moment that shaped Taiwan.

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