Synopsis

Wansei refers to Japanese who were born in Taiwan during the colonial period. After WWII, Wansei were repatriated to Japan. Since then, painful separation stories have occurred throughout Taiwan and Japan. The documentary took 12 years of field interviews and five years of filming production. It doesn’t only tell the stories of Wansei, but also tells stories of friendships and family ties, and the true meaning of life when facing the harsh adversity. WANSEI BACK HOME was nominated for Best Documentary Film at Golden Horse Film Awards and won the Audience Award at Osaka Asian Film Festival.