Who’s Fishing®?

"Diaoyutai" is an intriguing name, yet its complex international reality increasingly diverges from its literal meaning. People eager to set foot on the island—and those determined to prevent others from doing so—circle it, though no one genuinely enjoys fishing there.

The short film "Who Comes to Fish®" is divided into four segments, each imbued with its significance. The ® symbol challenges us to rethink the absurdity and destructiveness of "ownership." The film documents the island itself and the illusion it reflects, much like a mirror exposing hidden truths.