Wang Sai-zhen

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 When the band faces closure due to its outdated focus on martial music, Jiang and his fellow members rally together, determined to save it and reclaim its honor in a prestigious competition.

Ten-year-old Yu and his younger sister loved playing “The Countdown Game” with their grandfather, who could always find the hidden watch in seconds. After Grandpa’s sudden passing, u feels lost and is misunderstood as having taken the watch. As he searches for it with his sister, he is forced to confront the grief he has tried to avoid. A moment of honesty with his mother finally opens the door for Yu to release his long-held emotions and find the courage to face his sadness.

My sister and I went to Grandma's house for a funeral when I was 10. That was a special winter for me. Those days will last as long as our own memories.