Chang Cai-syuan

Under one roof, three generations—a trans mother, Jia-Lin; her adopted son, Yu; and a grandmother—struggle to connect and understand each other, causing their lives to drift further apart each day. While Jia-Lin strives to present herself as a strong woman at home, she finds that her only outlet for expressing her emotions is through her theater acting.

The scene unfolds from the perspective of a small animal with antennae. In a cluttered room, a woman is lethargically busy preparing to end her life. Finally, when it appears before her, her attempt to avoid it disrupts her plans. While it may seem like a humorous work that re-evaluates a familiar tiny creature always present around us, it cleverly conveys the profound realization that life can continue with just a one-simple hint. A witty piece with a light touch that delivers a heavy insight.

As tensions escalate across the Taiwan Strait, a theatre photographer unknowingly captures a ghost. From that moment on, the theatre begins to quietly take the place of reality. Based on true stories, this film explores war — what has passed and what waits across the strait.