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A Gift for Father's Day: The Tragedy of Hsiaolin Village, Part 1
A Gift for Father's Day: The Tragedy of Hsiaolin Village, Part 1

A GIFT FOR FATHER'S DAY: THE TRAGEDY OF HSIAOLIN VILLAGE, PART 1

Directed by Lo Shin-chieh, Wang Hsiu-ling
Taiwan, 2011
Documentary

Synopsis

On August 8, 2009, Typhoon Morakot struck Taiwan. Hsiaolin Village in Kaohsiung was wiped out by landslides, killing 410 people. Disputes over compensation, divisions, and unrest caused by the proposed resettlement plans – the filmmakers observe all.

Synopsis

On August 8, 2009, Typhoon Morakot struck Taiwan. Hsiaolin Village in Kaohsiung was wiped out by landslides, killing 410 people. Disputes over compensation, divisions, and unrest caused by the proposed resettlement plans – the filmmakers observe all.