Article by / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, reported and compiled by Li Xinyi
The micro-film "Oyster Boy, Not Difficult," commissioned by Tainan City’s Tourism Bureau and produced by Light Path Films, held its production launch ceremony yesterday (30th) in the Qigu oyster fields. The film is adapted from the true story of Tainan youth "Oyster Boy" Huang Yicheng, directed by renowned director and Beijing Film Academy Award-winning actor Chen Wenbin, and stars Wang Boxuan (as Oyster Boy), Lee Siang-lin (as Oyster Boy’s girlfriend Xiaohan), and Tsai Ming-hsiu (as Oyster Boy’s father). Filming took place on location at West Coast attractions including the Qigu oyster fields, Qigu Salt Mountain, Black-faced Spoonbill Conservation Center, Jingzijiao Tile-pan Salt Fields, Beimen Blackfoot Disease Memorial Hall, Luermen Our Lady of Snows Temple, Wusheng Night Market, and National Cheng Kung University.
Tainan City promotes tourism through the micro-film "Oyster Boy, Not Difficult," presenting real-life stories and local scenic beauty in the film. (Image provided / Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
The film tells the story of Oyster Boy who, when faced with a life decision, resolutely returns to Qigu to farm oysters. Against all pressures, he overcomes numerous challenges and proves himself through action. Every morning, he puts on his rain boots and canvas clothes, steps into the oyster fields, and learns step-by-step how to cultivate and harvest oysters from his grandfather; he even develops new sales channels, selling freshly grilled oysters directly from the source at the night market. The story showcases the creativity and perseverance of the people of Tainan.
Directed by Chen Wenbin, "Oyster Boy, Not Difficult" officially began shooting in the Qigu oyster fields yesterday. (Image provided / Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau)
In recent years, people have enjoyed sharing interesting videos on social media. Micro-films have become one of the newest marketing tools for Tainan. Unlike traditional reliance on television broadcasts, these films can spread quickly and widely online. This film is expected to be publicly released before the end of the year, during the black-faced spoonbill birdwatching season (October to April each year). In addition, Tainan City also plans to release a second micro-film titled "Happiness Office," which tells the story of dream fulfillment in the Fucheng area, with shooting scheduled to begin in early November.
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