To extend his U.S. visa, a Taiwanese cinematographer unwillingly joins a “vertical drama” crew of Chinese filmmakers and American actors. As conflicts erupt on set, the 9:16 frame becomes a battlefield where fiction and reality blur in power, identity, and desire.
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Jay Wei Director
First release August 1, 2026 · Produced in Taiwan
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Taiwan · August 1, 2026
Premiere · 【金樹懶獎】成立十週年 影像創作者聯展
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September 18, 2026 · Premiere · Sika Film Festival
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