Movies by Chen Yi-wen
The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon
The arrogant, third most-wanted criminal in Taiwan, decides to get rid of the top two competitors and crowns himself the most-wanted criminal before dying.
A Confucian Confusion
Over the course of a few days, the paths of a group of young friends, lovers, and acquaintances in Taipei crisscross, prompting them to arrive at realizations about their lives.
Godspeed
A Taiwanese drug mule has his foolproof smuggling method thrown out of whack when he catches a ride with the wrong cab driver.
Paradise in Service
Set in the island Kinmen, often seen as the most dangerous military base because it’s geographically close to China, "Paradise in Service" follows the adventure of a boy who serves his military service in Unit 831 from 1969 to 1972, in preparation for a war that could erupt anytime. Through an unlucky lottery draw result, Pao, a twenty-something young man from Southern Taiwan has to serve the military in the remote and perilous Kinmen. Moreover, he is assigned to the Sea Dragon (ARB), a unit noted for the toughest physical training. It never...
Tristes Tropiques
A group of young assassins affiliated with the 'Tristes Tropiques' are trained by the tropical rainforest’s absolute ruler known as 'Master'. As they grapple with distrust, they vow to exact bloody revenge.
A Taxi Driver
A “yes-man” taxi driver tries to take revenge and regain control of his fate. However, it is fate who plays a joke on him instead. On this absurd day, a psychological rollercoaster awaits.