Shen Shi Peng

A Canadian writer and a Taiwanese teenager meet in a village in the east coast of Taiwan.

THE SAGE HUNTER chronicles the real life adventures of the Taiwanese indigenous hero, Sakinu, a forest ranger who is determined to protect his family's and community's rich traditions. We take in the magnificent panorama of the lush forest in Eastern Taiwan with this motorcycle-clad hero as he was called upon by his tribe, to go to the city to halt the building of an expressway through their sacred land. Destiny plays its hand and the key official for the building project accepts, although begrudgingly, Sakinu's invitation to visit the tribal community. Sakinu hopes that once the officer experiences the beauty of nature and the bond his community shares, he will not pursue the plans for the freeway. THE SAGE HUNTER ensembles an exceptional cast of first-time Taiwanese indigenous actors, examines the importance of nature, spirituality and family, showing us simplicity and commitment to kin, which are often ignored in the fast-paced lives we live, are fundamental to our well-being.

Xin Yao, along with her maid Xi'er, companion Gao Shengwei, and the mysterious wanderer Shi Aoxiang, embarks on a journey filled with deep discoveries about life. Along the way, they confront a series of mysterious murders, each driven by hidden grudges. Yet, no matter the motive, one truth stands firm: breaking the law is never justified. Even the most skilled criminals cannot evade Xin Yao's sharp instincts and the reach of justice. The story highlights that no one has the right to take a life, and true justice can only be served through the law.

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