The Land
吾土
Synopsis
1961, post-war Taiwan. Ma Shuisheng, the eldest son of the Ma family, is forced to sell the family's ancestral land to purchase morphine for his ailing parents, providing them relief from pain. Eventually, Shuisheng faces a heart-wrenching decision between their last piece of farmland and his newborn child.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsang Shen-chieh, Chen Hung
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsang Shen-chieh, Chen Hung
- Original Title
- 吾土
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Chia Tshenn Studio, 上青電影有限公司, 旭昶影像設計工作室
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsang Shen-chieh, Chen Hung
Tsang Shen-chieh, Chen Hung
Hung Chung-ming, 陳思維
Department Leadership Roster
Tsang Shen-chieh
Writer
Tsang Shen-chieh
Director
Chen Hung
Director
Chen Hung
Writer
Hung Chung-ming
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Land about?
1961, post-war Taiwan. Ma Shuisheng, the eldest son of the Ma family, is forced to sell the family's ancestral land to purchase morphine for his ailing parents, providing them relief from pain. Eventually, Shuisheng faces a heart-wrenching decision between their last piece of farmland and his newborn child.
Who directed The Land?
The Land was directed by Tsang Shen-chieh, Chen Hung.
Who stars in The Land?
The principal cast of The Land includes Daniel Wang, Wang Rong-yu, 莊庭瑜, Li Hsiu-sha, Lai Chien-tai.
When was The Land released and how long is it?
The Land was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 24m.