Turning 18 未來無恙

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The documentary follows the experiences of two indigenous Taiwanese teenage girls who meet at a vocational training programme.

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Part of Queer East Festival 2020

Director: Chao-Ti Ho
Runtime: 87 Mins
Year: 2018
Country: Taiwan

The documentary follows the experiences of Chen and Pei, two indigenous Taiwanese teenage girls, who meet at a vocational training programme. They both come from eastern Taiwan and their family circumstances are difficult. Chen takes care of her siblings and her unstable alcoholic mother, and constantly dreams of leaving. Pei has decided to move in with her boyfriend in order to escape abuse at home. As they approach the age of 18, their lives are destined to take very different paths. This is a story about abandonment and struggle, but also about the girls’ courage and conviction in making changes to their lives. Director Ho Chao-ti approaches their experiences from a female perspective, addressing issues of sexual abuse, LGBTQ+ rights, and rural poverty.

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Chao-Ti Ho

Chao-ti Ho’s works have been featured in international film festivals in Europe, North America and Asia, receiving numerous awards. In recognition of her work’s artistic nature, one of her films has been screened at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In recent years she has released a series of documentaries on international issues with wide acclaim.

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