Homage to Chen Da
MovieTitle | 紀念.陳達 |
User score | 0 |
Release date | Jan 1, 2000 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Chang Chao-Tang |
Production country | TW |
Run time | 35 min. |
Chen Da, born in 1905, learned traditional Taitung-style songs as a boy. Working as a cowherd and fisherman, he travelled from Hengchun to Taitung. He began his career as a wandering minstrel at 20. Homage to Chen Da portrays his life and singing in various settings, including his hometown and the well-known musical venue in Taipei, Scarecrow Restaurant.