Program Note
In 1994, Chi-wei, a student who has entered art college, participates in a protest against Professor Chien, who unilaterally disadvantages students who do not follow him. Amidst the vibrant energy of dreaming of a new era and freedom, Chi-wei gradually becomes attracted to Ching. Ching is in a relationship with Kuang, the leader of the protest. However, the mutual feelings between Chi-wei and Ching are short-lived as Ching pushes Chi-wei away. As the protest faces difficulties, conflicts and rifts arise among the students. Just as they struggle with how to navigate these challenges, Chi-wei and Ching must also decide what to do with their feelings for each other. The process of the two women realizing their true emotions and voicing them is superbly intertwined with the spirit of resistance and the fervor for democracy that drove Taiwan's political reforms in the 1990s. The cinematography, which delicately captures the characters' emotions with serene and clear visuals, deeply enhances this perspective. (Rhana JANG)