The Puppetmaster
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Master puppeteer Li Tien-lu recalls his life in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during the first half of the 20th century.
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A deeply personal and artistic journey through a life shaped by war and the enduring power of performance. It feels like sifting through old photographs, each frame imbued with a quiet ache and a profound sense of history.
melancholicnostalgicwistfulpoignantslow-burnarthousebiographical dramaperiod pieceartmemorywaridentity
puppeteerpuppetbiography
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