Lokah Laqi + Q&A

Prepare to be swept away on a riveting journey of resilience and transformation with director Laha Mebow's award-winning film.

In this heartwarming coming-of-age film, the award-winning director Laha Mebow skilfully portrays the simplicity and resilience inherent in Indigenous communities during challenging times. Watan, Chen-Hao, and Lin Shan are three boys residing in the Sqoyaw village, navigating hardships beyond their years. Beneath the film's whimsical surface lies a nuanced exploration of profound themes such as alcoholism, the role of grandparents, and the exodus of youth from indigenous villages.

Presented by the Australasian Taiwan Studies Association & the Taiwanese Association of Australia Melbourne Chapter.