It is often said that those who make films are madmen, and those who watch them are fools. A group of individuals strives for the next box office hit, as the director creates a memorable allegory in a tense yet humorous atmosphere.
Idealistic and passionate rookie lawyer Yen-ching takes on the case of a death row prisoner Ming-te, who has been sentenced to death five times. Yen-ching, initially harboring no high hopes, begins to believe in Ming-te’s innocence as she delves deeper into the case. Firm in her conviction that law should represent justice, she submits extensive evidence to prove Ming-te’s innocence, only to be disregarded by the judges. Yen-ching soon realizes that she is not merely fighting against the legal system but against the inherent human nature of prejudice. Now faced with the challenge of toppling society’s deeply ingrained “presumption of guilt” principle, Yen-ching strives to save Ming-te from his imminent execution.
A Taiwanese opera family spanning generations sticks together and travels around the island to earn a livelihood. On and off the traveling stage, they savor the flavors of life and experience both joys and sorrows. Fearless of hardship, they fight together with resilience, presenting the story of their remarkable lives woven with laughter and tears both on and off the stage.
The Qiaotou youth LI Wen-hsin was arrested during the December 10, 1979, demonstration spearheaded by Formosa Magazine. After being thrown into prison, he learned a way to survive: mixing saltwater with white rice. He also recalled wonderful times with his girlfriend A-chun, the joys and suffering he shared with friends and family, and his longing for democracy. In this prison, referred to by inmates as the “Hotel Saltwater,” Wen-hsin and his companions, though suffering greatly, never let their thirst for freedom be extinguished.
Cheng-han and his three buddies grew up in dysfunctional and poor families without adults protecting them. One weekend, they meet Pin-ran, who is traveling alone. They have a great time together and Pin-ran joins their “Robinhood” activities and commits crimes: Theft and robberies. However, the boys soon realize that Pin-ran belongs to another world. Cheng-han discovers that he has feelings for Pin-ran. His buddies have other wishes and desires…
After a failed attempt to take his own life, a man discovers he's returned with four ghosts seeking to fulfil their last wishes in hopes of earning his own place in the afterlife.
After finding an odd envelope, Policeman Ming-han's life takes a spooky turn: He's now wed to a ghost husband, and they must solve a crime together.
Wan Hong-Yuan and Chen Jyun-Kai have been friends for years. One just broke up with his girlfriend, the other can't find a job. They decide to go to the mountain.
On Green Island in the 1950s, the female thought prisoners chose to fight for freedom, but were more forcefully suppressed by the authority. They held on to their beliefs and hoping for true freedom to come.