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Event sponsored by
UPS Asian Studies Program
and co-sponsored by
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco and Seattle,
Taichung Sister City Committee, ASUPS Campus Film,
UPS Asian Student Community, and UPS Student Tea Club
Movie Trailer
“Ethnography and entertainment are
neatly mixed in “Long Time No Sea,”
an uplifting drama set among the indigenous Tao community from
Orchid Island in Taiwan. Based on life experiences of first-time feature
writer-director Heather Tsui (also known
as Tsui Yung-hui), this tale of a
newbie teacher from the city who prepares students for a dance competition
is sweet without ever getting sticky, and sends strong but never-didactic
messages about the need to preserve traditional cultures and languages.
Tsui’s impressive feature is deftly structured to
inform audiences outside Taiwan about the challenges facing an indigenous
people while also spinning
a thoroughly entertaining and accessible “let’s put on a show” yarn.
Featuring
a cast comprised almost exclusively of non-professionals from the
Tao community, “Long Time” has an unforced authenticity that will
connect with viewers everywhere.”
(Reviewed by Richard Kuipers at Tokyo Film
Festival)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | FREE | PARKING
IS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS
QUESTIONS? Contact Prof. Perry @ perry@pugetsound.edu
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