Hebei Taipei

The documentary follows Li, who was born in Hebei Province, China, and joined the army at a young age purely for survival. His life journey takes him from the battlefields of wartime China to Taipei, Taiwan, where he spent six decades trying to find his place in a new society. Despite adapting to his surroundings, Li grapples with the memories of his past and the family he lost amidst the chaos of war.

Li's story is one of separation and solitude, as he ultimately chooses to live alone for 20 years, reflecting on the years lost during his youth to conflict. The film poignantly depicts his dreams of Hebei, haunted by visions of blood and loss, revealing the psychological scars left by his experiences. As he confronts the realities of aging and the unresolved feelings about his life choices, Hebei Taipei provides a profound look into the human cost of war and the quest for belonging.