THE PHOTO FROM 1977

Though brief, the love that crossed language and cultural barriers granted them infinite courage to become the best version of themselves.

Taiwan, 1977. As the nation edges towards economic growth and political unrest, Zhongli’s first photo studio quietly records the era’s shifts. Aspiring photographer FAN Hsien-ying, her activist friend LEE Hong-guo, and Korean coach KIM Ho-hee form a delicate bond. When the Zhongli protest erupts over election fraud, they are swept into chaos, forced to confront personal dreams and political awakening while searching for light amid turbulence and change.