A solitary figure walks down a foggy road lined with trees and electric poles.

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SPI

(烤火房的一些夢)

Dreams of her late grandfather bring director Sayun back to her native village, where she seeks to reconnect with her family legacy and traditional way of life.

In the Tayal language, Spi means “dream”, a bridge between the living and their ancestors. Recurring dreams of her grandfather inspire Sayun to document her family within the traditional Gaga community. The absence of the family patriarch has left relatives adrift in uncertainty and grief, while the unexpected pregnancy of Sayun’s teenage cousin exposes generational tensions. Through her intimate portrayal of Tayal customs, Sayun uncovers a lost connection to her roots. Her personal journey delicately reveals a family caught between modernity and ancestral memory, struggling to preserve its cultural heritage.

AsiaSpirituality

Basic information about the film

TitleSPI
Original LanguageMandarin (Chinese)
Subtitles Czech, English
PremiéraEuropean premiere
Film typeFull-length documentary
Year of Production2025
Country of OriginTaiwan
Length98 min.
Tags Asia, Spirituality
Director Sayun Simung
Sales SQ Film Studio
Sayun Simung
sayun.simung@gmail.com

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