Silent Sparks 愛作歹

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Fresh out of prison, a Taiwanese gangster seeks to reconnect with his beloved former cellmate.78

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Part of Queer East Festival 2025

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With support from the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan.

Director: Chu Ping
Runtime: 78 Mins
Year: 2024
Country: Taiwan

Fresh out of prison, the young Taiwanese gangster Pua is drawn back into the underworld, compelled not only by financial necessity, but also by the desire to reconnect with the person he longs for, his former cellmate Mi-ji. Pua navigates the criminal margins of society, full of anticipation for his long-awaited reunion with Mi-ji, only to find it falling short of his expectations. Amidst the complexities of underworld relationships, both Pua and Mi-Ji find themselves grappling with difficult choices. Director Chu Ping takes what could be melodramatic subject matter – a gay gangster – and fashions an artfully shot, exquisitely textured drama that explores different facets of masculine identity. Subtly performed, Silent Sparks offers a cultural exploration of marginal lifestyles and codes of criminal behaviour, but is fundamentally a tragicomedy about Pua’s confused persistence in seeking love.

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Chu Ping

Chu Ping was born and raised in Sanchong District, New Taipei City. His work focuses on the development of Taiwan’s local culture and underprivileged, grassroots characters. The founder of By-The-Blueprint production company, Chu specialises in screenwriting, directing, and editing.

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