Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above

Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above 2013

8/10

IMDB Rating : 8

FD Smart Rating : 8

Synopsis : Fueled by breathtaking aerial footage, this affecting documentary contrasts Taiwan's natural beauty with the devastating effects of human development.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Japan

Directors:

Chi Po-lin , Po-lin Chi

Actors:

Wu Nien-jen , Xiang Hong , Cing-Soong Lai , Nolay Piho , Nien-Jen Wu

Creators:

Chi-chuan Tsui

Languages:

Japanese , Mandarin [Original]

Subtitles:

Japanese

Genres:

Documentary, Drama

Release Date:

2013

Run Time:

1h33m

Maturity Rating:

General Audiences

A documentary that documents Taiwan from an aerial perspective. It offers viewers a glimpse of Taiwan's natural beauty as well as the effect of human activities and urbanization to our environment.

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