Bon Voyage: A Movie Scene Offering an Alternative View of Taiwan

Director Chung Mong-hong’s Bon Voyage captures his vision of a Taiwanese road movie. An absurd journey unexpectedly reveals the neglected and desolate scenery of central and southern Taiwan—rice fields, ponds, highways, and the shimmering glow of the setting sun. Director Chung noted that these uniquely Taiwanese scenes, though overlooked, exude a natural and vibrant beauty. Even Nado was surprised, saying, “The scenes in the movie all look familiar, some I’ve even been to, but I never noticed their beauty before.”

Through Director Chung’s lens, even Hong Kong’s legendary comedian Stephen Chow was impressed. He said that although he had traveled around Taiwan as a backpacker for over 20 years, he had never understood the country so deeply. Following the Bon Voyage crew into central and southern Taiwan, Chow discovered how unique every part of Taiwan is. He even expressed strong interest in shooting scenes in central and southern Taiwan in the future.

The filming process also encountered a small mishap. In October last year, while shooting at Bai Shui Lake in Chiayi, they were hit by

Despite the challenging filming process, director Chung Mong-hong insisted on capturing Taiwan’s beauty from a unique perspective. He said those scenes represented the long-forgotten warmth and human touch of Taiwan, and that such vibrant energy is exactly what Taiwan needs most. Just as Michael Hui felt about "Godspeed," when life reaches a dead end, a touch of warmth often emerges from the most unexpected places — and that’s the very strength that makes life worth living.