THE ROVER

First documenrary feature from emerging Taiwanese director WANG An-min, guiding the audience deeply into the world of a charismatic mountain porter and the history and changes of mountain culture in Taiwan.

The Rover outlines the rich culture of hiking in Taiwan and the deep-rooted relationship between humans and mountains through the perspectives of A-gong, a seemingly carefree mountain guide. Returning from jail, A-gong goes back to the great outdoors. He then faces life lessons and has an epiphany about the trails he has been familiar with. The Rover also peeks into the history of hiking in Taiwan and reflects A-gong’s yearning for familial love, striking up a conversation between mountains and lives.