Inspired by a true story, "Second Life" follows a woman determined to swim across Taiwan's Sun Moon Lake before she loses her sight completely. She's joined by a group of visually impaired swimmers, all guided by a once-celebrated coach haunted by his past. As they train together, they battle fear, doubt, and old wounds—transforming pain into strength, and strangers into a family. More than a swim, it becomes a journey of healing, redemption, and proving that even in darkness, the human spirit shines brightest.
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Cast
20 people
Van Fan
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Lee Luo
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Wu Ling-shan
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Ma Kuo-bi
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Mini Chao
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Jerry Yan
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An Ching-hung Director
First release August 22, 2025 · Produced in Taiwan · Original title 突破：三千米的泳氣
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Taiwan
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Original title
突破：三千米的泳氣
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Taiwan · August 22, 2025
Premiere · Taoyuan Film Festival (Opening Film)
Taiwan · October 3, 2025
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China
May 22, 2026 · Theatrical