The Extra's Journey
臨演人生
Synopsis
In 2016, Taiwan's film and television industry was in a recession. This made life even more difficult for the lowest-level performers, the extras. The story begins with Kehan Zhang, a man who loves acting and works as a full-time extra. He had been working as an extra for three years and paid NTD 500 in cash every time. His daily routine includes searching for various audition opportunities, submitting resumes, and only receiving audition notices every now and then. To fulfill the dream of becoming a leading actor, he decided to venture into the film and television industry in China and started his Don Quixote journey with pals. The documentary also films other actors and actresses - the girl from the south and Brother Long, and how they experienced gender and age limitations in the industry. Besides the stereotypes in the industry, they also faced challenges balancing work and family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taipei International Labor Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hsin-Yu Wu
- Original Score
- Blaire Ko
- Original Title
- 臨演人生
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hsin-Yu Wu
Blaire Ko
Tsung-hsien Wu
Department Leadership Roster
Hsin-Yu Wu
Director
Tsung-hsien Wu
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Extra's Journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Extra's Journey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Extra's Journey about?
In 2016, Taiwan's film and television industry was in a recession. This made life even more difficult for the lowest-level performers, the extras. The story begins with Kehan Zhang, a man who loves acting and works as a full-time extra. He had been working as an extra for three years and paid NTD 500 in cash every time. His daily routine includes searching for various audition opportunities, submitting resumes, and only receiving audition notices every now and then. To fulfill the dream of becoming a leading actor, he decided to venture into the film and television industry in China and started his Don Quixote journey with pals. The documentary also films other actors and actresses - the girl from the south and Brother Long, and how they experienced gender and age limitations in the industry. Besides the stereotypes in the industry, they also faced challenges balancing work and family.
Who directed The Extra's Journey?
The Extra's Journey was directed by Hsin-Yu Wu.
Who stars in The Extra's Journey?
The principal cast of The Extra's Journey includes Shih Sheng-lung, Tsai Meng-chieh.
When was The Extra's Journey released and how long is it?
The Extra's Journey was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Extra's Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Extra's Journey was composed by Blaire Ko.