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In this eye-opening short documentary (Independent Research), we explore how corporal punishment has shaped generations of Indigenous students in Taiwan. Featuring exclusive interviews with tribal leaders, mayors, educators, and school principals, this film captures voices rarely heard, like the Rukai Chief and Chieftess, to understand the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and educational influences behind discipline in schools.

We travel across Taiwan's mountain villages to hear powerful personal stories, examine how education policies evolved through colonization and cultural shifts, and ask:

Can compassion replace punishment?

🎙️ Featuring voices from:
Indigenous elders and tribal royalty
Local government officials
School principals and teachers

📍Shot on location in Taiwan’s Indigenous villages.

🎧 Interviews conducted in Mandarin, Rukai, and English (with subtitles).

✊ A call for reform. A tribute to resilience.