By MOOK Scenic Spots / Compiled and Reported
In 2018, the Golden Horse Awards jury chair and president took a joyful group photo with Best New Performer Zhong Jiajun. (Photo provided by Haipeng Pictures)
Already making a name for itself at various international film festivals, "Only the Sea Knows!" has also drawn attention to its child star Zhong Jiajun, who won the 55th Golden Horse Award for Best New Performer in 2018. A member of the Tao tribe himself, Zhong’s natural and moving acting won over many judges, including jury president Gong Li.
At just 14 years old, Zhong Jiajun has also won the Best Young Actor award in the Children and Youth Film Competition at the 25th Minsk International Film Festival in Belarus, where he was praised as being of Oscar caliber. "Only the Sea Knows!" was also selected for the "Asian Future" competition section at the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival.
Beautiful Dongqing Bay (Photo / sming_mina)
"Only the Sea Knows!" has allowed many viewers to see the beauty of Orchid Island. The fact that child star Zhong Jiajun won a Golden Horse Award has also made his relatives and friends on the island very happy, sparking attention and congratulations across the entire island – truly a scene of "island-wide celebration."
The film "Only the Sea Knows!" features numerous beautiful scenes from Orchid Island. (Photo / Haipeng Pictures)
Among Taiwan’s outlying island destinations, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Green Island, and Little Liuqiu each have their own unique charm. Orchid Island, with its Tao culture and distinctive coastal scenery, has long been considered by many to be home to the most beautiful seascapes.
Moreover, the film’s theme song "Tears of the Sea," sung by Chen Jianian, has also been widely loved by audiences and netizens alike.
The domestic film "Only the Sea Knows!", directed by Cui Yonghui in her directorial debut, has garnered much attention and acclaim. The film showcases the beautiful scenery of Orchid Island, and its storyline has been highly recommended by many netizens — some even watching it multiple times. With the recognition of the Golden Horse Award for Best New Performer, both the film and the beautiful scenery of Orchid Island have once again come into the spotlight. Fans of Orchid Island’s landscapes may want to plan a trip there, while also paying attention to local environmental issues.