The Malaysian father, Beng Soon, comes to Taiwan to investigate the disappearance of his son, Kah Choon. During the process, he gradually realizes his lack of understanding towards Kah Choon, while at the same time discovering the changes in his son.
Screening: Public Television Service Innovative Story
Director’s Statement: I left Malaysia for Taiwan a decade ago. During COVID-19, I couldn’t go home for three years. During that time, I experienced unexpected personal challenges - I even contemplated suicide. When my father called, I couldn’t confide in him. How would he react if something happened to me? So I wrote this story, using the Malaysian tiger as a metaphor for the Malaysian identity.
A Malaysian who discovered the magic of movies through “Chungking Express” and embarked on an irreversible path. Maintains a superficial level of understanding of all things to achieve a state of effortless inspiration when creating fieldwork, while also enjoying adapting personal experiences and creating in various styles and genres.