SHADOW DANCING AT MA TSU

The dynamics of the dance, the bobbing of the waves, the unstable conditions of the climate effecting the flight schedule, islanders seeming to drift... More

The dynamics of the dance, the bobbing of the waves, the unstable conditions of the climate effecting the flight schedule, islanders seeming to drift in an atmosphere of uncertainty. The film is organized along the routine of a female dancer. Divided into four stages: hope, fear, anger and the longing for stability, the film crosscuts these emotions with the emotions of Matsu (馬祖)islanders, the stationed troops, and the photographers from Taiwan visiting Matsu Island for the first time. The problem facing Matsu is that situated so close to Mainland China, the locals are uncertain of their safety and their future. Especially considering the decreasing number of military troops stationed there. Close