哈勇家

GAGA

Feature Film

Year: 2022
Production Company: Sky Films Entertainment Co., Ltd.  Oxygen Films Co., Ltd.  CMC Entertainment Holding Corporation  Shine Time Entertainment Co., Ltd.  Doble Edge Entertainment    Lots Home Entertainment Co., Limited    
Director: Laha Mebow  
Scriptwriter: Laha Mebow  HSIEH Hui-Ching  
Producer: Xue-Xiang LU  
Actor/Actress: 陳德清  林詹珍妹  HONG Jin-Hui  林亭莉  林孟君  Albee Huang  張祖鈞  
Others : TU Duu-chih  陳煜明  Garvin CHAN  YAO Kuo-Chen  CHEN Chien-Chih  KAO Hsien-Ling  Jiang Yi-zhen  江峰德  蔣佳晏  艾穆瑞  Baobu Badulu  
Synopsis :

The three-generation Ha-yong family inhabits an indigenous community on a highland exceeding an altitude of 1000 m, an area covered with fog even in late September. The family starts their day with a wisp of smoke from the fireplace.

The Atayal tradition “GAGA” that Grandpa Ha-yong (played by Wilang Noming), the chieftain, has followed all his life has long been ignored by tribespeople nowadays. He can only repeatedly remind his grandson Yi-nuo (played by Yukan Losing), an aspiring hunter who dislikes studying, of this tribal belief system.

The boundary-crossing by the village head Dou-li (played by Fa Ai)’s family upsets the Ha-yongs, who try to claim their rights but fail. Ha-yong’s eldest son Pasang attempts to consolidate the family’s status through the upcoming chief election.

Since Pasang’s wife passed away unexpectedly, there has always been a gap and an invisible wall between him and his daughter Ah-li (played by Lin Ting-Li). This late autumn sees Ah-li’s return after part-time working in New Zealand and Grandpa Ha-yong’s sudden death. The community is surrounded by thick fog, just like the intriguing atmosphere in the Ha-yongs this winter.

Pasang’s decision regarding election following Ha-yong's death is undoubtedly a shock to the family. The unexpected visit of a foreign beau, Andy (played by Andy Huang), urther fbrings shocks and jokes to this traditional chieftain family.

Xi-lang (played by Gaki Baunay), Pasang’s younger brother, involves his family in the election campaign, leading to disputes with his wife Yu-li (played by Esther Huang). The grandma (played by Kagaw Piling) is originally against Pasang’s decision, but the entire family eventually makes a crazy bet for the election.

Color : Color
Running time: 112 min
Language: Chinese , Taiwan (Taiwan’s) Indigenous Languages
Film Type : Fiction
Genre : Family
Format : DCP
Rating: General
Festivals & Awards : Awards
2023 Best Feature and Best New Talent at the 25th Taipei Film Awards
2022 Best Director and Best Supporting Actress at the 59th Golden Horse Awards
2022 Best Director of Asian Feature Film Categories at the 33rd Singapore International Film Festival
Nominations
2023 Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Art Design, Best Makeup & Costume Design, and Best Music at the 25th Taipei Film Awards
2022 Best Narrative Feature, Best Original Screenplay, Best New Performer, and Best Original Film Song at the 59th Golden Horse Awards
Festivals
2022 Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
2022 Spotlight on Taiwan and Indigenous Lens at the 42nd Hawaii International Film Festival
2022 San Diego Asian Film Festival Nominations
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Posted date:2022/10/05
Updated:2024/09/10