From Island to Island

2024・Taiwan・291 minutes

Taiwan was part of the Japanese Empire during World War II. This documentary, tackling this subject for the first time, endeavors to unearth and reorganize the hidden memories of World War II in Taiwan. It explores the experiences of Taiwanese soldiers and doctors within the Japanese Empire, as well as overseas Taiwanese living in Southeast Asia. The film begins with a son's question to his father. Through cross-generational memory dialogues, family letters, diaries, and videos, the film addresses the complexities of Taiwan's historical memory and the diverse identities that existed during this period.

Trailers & Clips

Stills & Posters

Awards & Festivals

2024
Golden Horse Awards

獲得最佳紀錄片,最佳聲音設計

2024
Taipei Film Festival

獲最佳紀錄片、百萬首獎

Cast & Crew

Executive Producer

林婉玉

Jessica Wan-yu Lin

Producer

陳詠雙