The Islands
2022, Chinese. Directed by Chiang Wei-hua.
This documentary film follows the journey of former student activist and current political staffer Chen Ting-hao after his decision to escape the cynical politicism of Taipei City to the political backwater of Matsu, an island group administered by Taiwan less than a dozen kilometers off the coast of China. The narrative follows Ting-hao as he reflects on how his political idealism fits in with everyday political reality and ponders Taiwan’s complex political landscape, Taiwan’s relations with a meddlesome yet surprisingly indifferent China, and the perspectives of Matsu residents on Taiwan-China affairs.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 7 May 2022
- Original title
- 島‧國
- Country
- Taiwan
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How long is The Islands?
The Islands runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Which OTT platform is The Islands on?
The Islands isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 May 2022. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Islands?
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Who directed The Islands?
The Islands (2022) was directed by Chiang Wei-hua.