Festival 2023
Rising Sun
Taiwan, 2018
Short Form
Directed by
Cheng Ya-chih
Cheng Ya-chih
Running time
15 mins
15 mins
After the tragic death of her son, a grieving mother discovers an exam paper with his portrait, which she believes is a message from beyond. She embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery and find closure, hoping to have a chance to get closer to her child for one last time.
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Director Bio
Born in Taipei, Taiwan. She was inspired by filmmaker Liao Ching-Sung and started to narrate and create through film. Her short films had participated in World Shorts section of Busan International Film Festival, Tokyo International Film Festival, and Taipei Film Festival and Shanghai International Film Festival. She is currently showing her prominence in the film industry.
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