A slow and realistic depiction of workers' lives during Japanese rule of Taiwan.
Author - Martin Lukanov
Language nerd with a soft spot for giant monsters, kungfu vampires, and abstract music. When not watching Asian movies, I write about giant monsters and release music on tapes.
"If you're in an impossible position, just give it up... and watch someone else do well."
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