Seeing Off 1949 - Lung Yingtai's Journey

The documentary follows Taiwanese writer Long Yingtai as she embarks on a significant project to document the personal narratives surrounding the Kuomintang's retreat to Taiwan in 1949. Over the course of a year, she interviews war survivors in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, capturing their memories and preserving a vital oral history of that turbulent time.

Long Yingtai's work, which is complemented by her book "Big River Big Sea 1949," provides deep insights into the impact of the Chinese Civil War on individual lives. This documentary serves as a testament to the importance of remembering history through the voices of those who experienced it firsthand. For collectors of documentaries and historical narratives, this film presents a compelling exploration of a pivotal moment in Chinese history.