Phil Huang

A heartfelt piece that tells the stories of Taipei streets, people and communities. From ten directors across the globe, creating ten unique stories of Taipei, through various backgrounds, delivering the same heartfelt message.

In 1992, five years after Taiwan lifted martial law, Jiang, a high school student destined for a top medical college, secretly joins the school’s marching band to chase his passion for music. When the band faces closure due to its outdated focus on martial music, Jiang and his fellow members rally together, determined to save it and reclaim its honor in a prestigious competition.

In order to escape from her ex-husband, A-Long, Lili moves to an old apartment by the sea and discovers a living sofa there. After fixing the sofa's broken limbs, the sofa becomes affectionate with Lili like a dog. A-Long finds Lili's apartment and demands money from her. When the two of them argue, the sofa suddenly swallows A-Long whole, leaving no trace behind. The sofa has consumed Lili's fear, allowing her to sleep peacefully at night. However, when her child comes to visit her, the sofa becomes a new source of fear for her, as she is afraid that her child will also be swallowed. Lili decides to take the sofa to the beach and burn it at night.

1950, the Korean War erupted, pitting democracy against communism in a rapidly deteriorating international climate. Amidst these circumstances, the top 1% of elites converged on Bonfire Island.