The Carry-On
小包袱
“What We Carry, Carries Us.”
Synopsis
What haunts us is not only death, but aging. Pei-Hua is drawn like a blurred sketch—gray, undefined, embodying the quiet experience of a woman growing older.Mothers often remain fixed in place, becoming a point of reference for their daughters’ journeys. Each of us carries a “carry-on”—unfinished burdens or lessons meant to be faced in this life. When we finally leave, do these carry-ons remain? In the film, a fire becomes a ritual of release, a way of saying goodbye. Life is rarely pure joy or sorrow, and The Carry-On is no exception.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taoyuan Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hsu Li-wen
- Screenplay & Story
- Lin Chia-hui, Hsu Li-wen
- Original Title
- 小包袱
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hsu Li-wen
Lin Chia-hui, Hsu Li-wen
Tsai Wei-lung
Chiu Kai-li
Pan Feng-ju, Yeh Tien-lun, Lo I-li
Department Leadership Roster
Hsu Li-wen
Director
Lin Chia-hui
Writer
Hsu Li-wen
Writer
Pan Feng-ju
Producer
Yeh Tien-lun
Producer
Tsai Wei-lung
Director of Photography
Lai Yung-kun
Production Design
Chiu Kai-li
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Carry-On.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Carry-On
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Carry-On about?
What haunts us is not only death, but aging. Pei-Hua is drawn like a blurred sketch—gray, undefined, embodying the quiet experience of a woman growing older.Mothers often remain fixed in place, becoming a point of reference for their daughters’ journeys. Each of us carries a “carry-on”—unfinished burdens or lessons meant to be faced in this life. When we finally leave, do these carry-ons remain? In the film, a fire becomes a ritual of release, a way of saying goodbye. Life is rarely pure joy or sorrow, and The Carry-On is no exception.
Who directed The Carry-On?
The Carry-On was directed by Hsu Li-wen.
Who stars in The Carry-On?
The principal cast of The Carry-On includes Lu Yi-ching, Wu Yi-jung, Andrew Chau, Sharon Huang, Chin Tzu-yen.
When was The Carry-On released and how long is it?
The Carry-On was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.