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Rooted
Taiwan, 2022

Short Form,
Directed by
Wu Yi-Wei
Running time
29 mins

During a summer by the sea, Xiao Wu is rescued by Shuo, a lifeguard who mistakenly thought he was drowning. This encounter stirs up long-restrained desires in Xiao Wu’s heart as he finds himself unable to take his eyes off Shou. 


Director Bio



Yiwei began as a writer, received his MFA in RTF of Shih Hsin University, and turned to filmmaking as a director. “Rooted” is his first short film.

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