Sounds of Love and Sorrow
愛戀排灣笛
Synopsis
Sounds of Love and Sorrow lets the eerie sounds of the Paiwan flutes including the nose flute, which legend says imitates the call of the deadly hundred-pace snake, mix in with the recollections of tribal elders and traditional tales to present a rich background of Paiwan life in Taiwan. Tribal elders recall the days of the youth and their romances. They tell of the creation of the Paiwan people, and lament the end of tribal life, crushed by the irresistible and contradictory forces of government policies and alien cultural influences. Talking of love, both the charm and cruelty of a traditional society are revealed. For many of the Paiwan, love may be a high point of a young life – but it is also the gateway to sorrow. But in the end, it is the high spirits, the playful romances and the family spirit of the Paiwan which shine through.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hu Tai-Li
- Original Title
- 愛戀排灣笛
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hu Tai-Li
Department Leadership Roster
Hu Tai-Li
Director
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What is Sounds of Love and Sorrow about?
Sounds of Love and Sorrow lets the eerie sounds of the Paiwan flutes including the nose flute, which legend says imitates the call of the deadly hundred-pace snake, mix in with the recollections of tribal elders and traditional tales to present a rich background of Paiwan life in Taiwan. Tribal elders recall the days of the youth and their romances. They tell of the creation of the Paiwan people, and lament the end of tribal life, crushed by the irresistible and contradictory forces of government policies and alien cultural influences. Talking of love, both the charm and cruelty of a traditional society are revealed. For many of the Paiwan, love may be a high point of a young life – but it is also the gateway to sorrow. But in the end, it is the high spirits, the playful romances and the family spirit of the Paiwan which shine through.
Who directed Sounds of Love and Sorrow?
Sounds of Love and Sorrow was directed by Hu Tai-Li.
Who stars in Sounds of Love and Sorrow?
The principal cast of Sounds of Love and Sorrow includes Not specified.
When was Sounds of Love and Sorrow released and how long is it?
Sounds of Love and Sorrow was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.