The Crying Bamboo Forest

As a young boy, Fa'aye spent his days alongside his father deep in their lands, surrounded by towering bamboo and learning the ways of Atayal culture and knowledge. Now an elder, Fa'aye is caught between the trappings of the present day and trying to maintain a meaningful connection to his traditional territory, which has now been privatized by the state. With his young grandson in tow, Fa'aye is determined to return to the forest and reassert his duty to care for the bamboo despite the serious legal ramifications of his actions. The Crying Bamboo Forest is a remarkable first feature film that reflects the struggles and challenges currently faced by many Indigenous people living in Taiwan.

Banay Yukeh

Old man

Bokeh Kosang

Son

Isaw Behuy

Fa'aye

Gaki Baunky

Atayal father

Laka Umaw

Cleaner

• Umin BoyaDirector

Release date

November 19, 2010

Status

Released

Original language

Chinese

Runtime

1h 18m

Genres

Drama, TV Movie