Whale Island
Taiwan is an island country. Although it is surrounded by the sea, its people fear the sea since the politics, the history and the religious beliefs held on this island make people turn their backs to the sea. Oceanic literature author Liao Hung-chi and underwater photographer Ray Chin lead the audience out to the sea and into the water. They prompt us to understand the sea and to think about the possibility that the ocean might become our lives and the future of our country.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Whale Island
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 1, 2021
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
85%
Original Title
男人與他的海
Director
Huang Chia-Chun
Description
Taiwan is an island country. Although it is surrounded by the sea, its people fear the sea since the politics, the history and the religious beliefs held on this island make people turn their backs to the sea. Oceanic literature author Liao Hung-chi and underwater photographer Ray Chin lead the audience out to the sea and into the water. They prompt us to understand the sea and to think about the possibility that the ocean might become our lives and the future of our country.
