The Song of Spirits
心靈之歌
Synopsis
City-slicker DJ Li Tong Zhe (Darren Chiu) heads to the mountain regions of central Taiwan to record sounds for a 921 earthquake memorial segment. Staying with a teacher in a Bunun village, he finds himself worlds away from the life he knows in Taipei. Tong Zhe meets A-Bu, a 10-year-old boy who lost his eyesight after the earthquake and keeps himself shut away from other people. A-Bu’s teacher Zu Wei (Janine Chang) is teaching him folk songs, hoping that music will open his voice and heart. While helping A-Bu and Zu Wei, Tong Zhe realizes what has been missing from his own life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hung-hsiang Wu
- Original Title
- 心靈之歌
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hung-hsiang Wu
Liao Pen-jung
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Hung-hsiang Wu
Director
Liao Pen-jung
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What is The Song of Spirits about?
City-slicker DJ Li Tong Zhe (Darren Chiu) heads to the mountain regions of central Taiwan to record sounds for a 921 earthquake memorial segment. Staying with a teacher in a Bunun village, he finds himself worlds away from the life he knows in Taipei. Tong Zhe meets A-Bu, a 10-year-old boy who lost his eyesight after the earthquake and keeps himself shut away from other people. A-Bu’s teacher Zu Wei (Janine Chang) is teaching him folk songs, hoping that music will open his voice and heart. While helping A-Bu and Zu Wei, Tong Zhe realizes what has been missing from his own life.
Who directed The Song of Spirits?
The Song of Spirits was directed by Hung-hsiang Wu.
Who stars in The Song of Spirits?
The principal cast of The Song of Spirits includes Ning Chang.
When was The Song of Spirits released and how long is it?
The Song of Spirits was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.