A violin teacher from a working-class background embarks on a brave journey in search of true love. The absurd process gradually makes her realize that returning to her true self is the only shortcut to happiness.

Elena

At the end of WWII, the Nationalist party of Republic of China, also known as the Kuomintang (KMT), took control of Taiwan and imposed martial law for 38 years. This period is known as the White Terror, where anyone suspected go being a Communist agent was hunted down. Through a 7-year-old girl’s point of view, The Black Kite brings us back to the innocent, yet high-handed time of the 1960s Taiwan.

The Black Kite

On his 18th birthday, Jan Wen shoots randomly at the crowds in a night market for unknown reasons. The tragic incident causes a strong impact on the lives of his family and friends, the victims and the witnesses. However, if there was a chance for them to make different choices, would the tragedy still happen? Will it be a different outcome if they all changed their behaviour at the crucial moment?

Goddamned Asura

In this fantasy drama that explores themes of memory and reincarnation with a poetic depth, Golden Horse winner Morning Mo plays Shiou, a handicapped astronomer reliant on his wife for his daily care. Haunted by recurring dreams of a tragic love story between an aboriginal princess and a young man of her tribe, Shiou is convinced it's a memory of his past life. However, his world takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Pluto, a enigmatic student in one of his classes, who he suspects might be the reincarnation of his past love.

Murmur of Memories

In 2006, Detective Chang leads a police investigation into a murder committed in a public marketplace. Chang discovers the victim's father has ties to several other families with dead or missing members, and a grim espionage case buried for 50 years in Taiwan's past. Meanwhile, the kidnapped Mr. Hsu is interrogated by a mysterious mastermind. As the truth emerges, the embers of history become a deadly wildfire.