The Boys from Fengkuei (Digitally Restored Version)

A group of idle and energetic young people went from Penghu Fenggui to Kaohsiung while waiting to enlist in the army. After losing the protection of their hometown, their original depression turned into turmoil. However, in the face of the hardships of life and changes in interpersonal relationships, they also learned and grew from the pain of experience, and their youth ended. This film depicts the joy and sorrow of young people growing up at that time, including director Hou Hsiao-hsien's own experience. In addition to being a major turning point in his career as a director, this film is also his masterpiece that promoted him to the international film industry.