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8.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb20211h 48mTaiwan

Whale Island

男人與他的海

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Taiwan is an island country. Although it is surrounded by the sea, its people fear the sea since the politics, the history and the religious beliefs held on this island make people turn their backs to the sea. Oceanic literature author Liao Hung-chi and underwater photographer Ray Chin lead the audience out to the sea and into the water. They prompt us to understand the sea and to think about the possibility that the ocean might become our lives and the future of our country.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Huang Chia-Chun
Original Score
Lin Sheng-xiang
Original Title
男人與他的海
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
1h 48m

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Director

Huang Chia-Chun

Original Score & Music

Lin Sheng-xiang

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Huang Chia-Chun

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whale Island

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What is Whale Island about?

Taiwan is an island country. Although it is surrounded by the sea, its people fear the sea since the politics, the history and the religious beliefs held on this island make people turn their backs to the sea. Oceanic literature author Liao Hung-chi and underwater photographer Ray Chin lead the audience out to the sea and into the water. They prompt us to understand the sea and to think about the possibility that the ocean might become our lives and the future of our country.

Who directed Whale Island?

Whale Island was directed by Huang Chia-Chun.

Who stars in Whale Island?

The principal cast of Whale Island includes Ray Chin, Hung-Chi Liao.

When was Whale Island released and how long is it?

Whale Island was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

Who composed the musical score for Whale Island?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Whale Island was composed by Lin Sheng-xiang.