The Story of a Small Town 小城故事

Li Hsing 李行’s The Story of a Small Town follows a young woman caring for her blind father in a modest township, until a new lodger awakens tenderness long buried beneath duty. Anchored by Joan Lin 林鳳嬌’s gentle performance, the film exemplifies the craftsmanship and emotional restraint of Taiwan’s healthy-realism era. Its lasting power lies in its sincerity—affirming human decency amid change. In remembering Li, the film stands as both a love letter to ordinary lives and a cornerstone of Taiwan’s cinematic awakening.