The Inspired Island: A Life That Sings
MovieTitle | 他們在島嶼寫作:如歌的行板 |
User score | 6.7 |
Release date | Oct 18, 2014 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Chen Hwai-En |
Production country | Taiwan |
Run time | 143 min. |
How have one poet and his single book of poetry from the last century continued to inspire people today? A Life That Sings follows the legendary poet Ya Hsien from Vancouver to Nanyan, to the mobile library from his childhood and to the basement of his current home. Through his collection of books and love letters, the film unearths the treasure trove abound with stories of Ya Hsien's life.