The Crying Bamboo Forest (2010)
Synopsis
As a young boy, Fa'aye spent his days alongside his father deep in their lands, surrounded by towering bamboo and learning the ways of Atayal culture and knowledge. Now an elder, Fa'aye is caught between the trappings of the present day and trying to maintain a meaningful connection to his traditional territory, which has now been privatized by the state. With his young grandson in tow, Fa'aye is determined to return to the forest and reassert his duty to care for the bamboo despite the serious legal ramifications of his actions. The Crying Bamboo Forest is a remarkable first feature film that reflects the struggles and challenges currently faced by many Indigenous people living in Taiwan.
Release Date: 2010-11-19
Runtime: 78 minutes
Director: Umin Boya
Top Cast
- Banay Yukeh as Old man
- Yi-Fan Hsu as Son
- Isaw Behuy as Fa'aye
- Gaki Baunky as Atayal father
- Laka Umaw as Cleaner
Soundtrack
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