Unfinished Progress
Originally released in 2017. Unfinished Progress is a documentary film. directed by LIN Show-tsai.
Starring Wang Chung-ming
Synopsis
Giraffe-like construction cranes are avid eaters. They forage around in the woods and fields for their feeds: the collective longing for development and prosperity. As they crane their necks longer, they make the fantasy of progress more alluring. And that is what Chung-Ming Wang steps forward to fight. Left his stable life behind, he devoted himself into local environmentalism in his hometown Tamsui(Danshui), tried to keep it distant from developmentalism that Taipei had been suffered for long. Few years later, he decided to change his way of political participation. This documentary film depicts his third attempt to run in the City Council Election in 2014, including the difficulties and conflicts he encounters and the diverse imaginations toward progress. The film also tries to brings up an important question: do we need more edifices in our city, or we need to find a way to edify ourselves?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 29, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unfinished Progress about?
Giraffe-like construction cranes are avid eaters. They forage around in the woods and fields for their feeds: the collective longing for development and prosperity. As they crane their necks longer...
Who directed Unfinished Progress?
Unfinished Progress was directed by LIN Show-tsai.
How long is Unfinished Progress?
Unfinished Progress has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Unfinished Progress released?
Unfinished Progress was released on June 29, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Unfinished Progress?
The main cast of Unfinished Progress includes Wang Chung-ming.