The Awake
“Be immersed in a dance-driven VR journey into the inner world of ALS patients, whose frozen bodies conceal minds and souls burning with resilience.”
Synopsis
Vision becomes the primary anchor to reality for patients in the later stages of motor neurone disease – also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Poetic, abstract dance evokes ALS patients’ rich, heightened consciousness as everyday objects dissolve under the weight of illness: a motionless wheelchair; drifting curtains; a dining table for two; a fish in its bowl.
Top Cast
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Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hsieh Hsiao-ting, Hsieh Hsiao-wei
- Original Title
- The Awake
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hsieh Hsiao-ting, Hsieh Hsiao-wei
Department Leadership Roster
Hsieh Hsiao-ting
Director
Hsieh Hsiao-wei
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Awake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Awake
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What is The Awake about?
Vision becomes the primary anchor to reality for patients in the later stages of motor neurone disease – also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Poetic, abstract dance evokes ALS patients’ rich, heightened consciousness as everyday objects dissolve under the weight of illness: a motionless wheelchair; drifting curtains; a dining table for two; a fish in its bowl.
Who directed The Awake?
The Awake was directed by Hsieh Hsiao-ting, Hsieh Hsiao-wei.
Who stars in The Awake?
The principal cast of The Awake includes Chun-Ping Feng, Pei-Shao Huang, Chen Hsu, Pei-Chun Shih, Yu-Chieh Kao.
When was The Awake released and how long is it?
The Awake was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 27m.