Returning Souls
Originally released in 2012. Returning Souls is a documentary film. directed by Hu Tai-Li. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In the historically most famous ancestral house of the matrilineal Amis tribe in Taiwan, the carved pillars tell legends, such as the great flood, the glowing girl, the descending shaman sent by the Mother Sun, and the father-killing headhunting event. After a strong typhoon toppled the house 40 years ago, the pillars were moved to the Institute of Ethnology Museum. Recently young villagers, with assistance from female shamans, pushed the descendants and village representatives to communicate with ancestors in the pillars. They eventually brought the ancestral souls rather than the pillars back and began reconstructing the house.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Returning Souls about?
In the historically most famous ancestral house of the matrilineal Amis tribe in Taiwan, the carved pillars tell legends, such as the great flood, the glowing girl, the descending shaman sent by th...
Who directed Returning Souls?
Returning Souls was directed by Hu Tai-Li.
How long is Returning Souls?
Returning Souls has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Returning Souls released?
Returning Souls was released on October 16, 2012 in theaters.