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A Better Place

Du Học Sinh

Indonesian Premiere

28 minutes | 2024 | Taiwan, Malaysia | Drama | 🔊 Mandarin, Vietnamese | 13+

Synopsis
Sinopsis

With hopes of a brighter future, Chun and Mei journey from Vietnam to Taiwan to study. But their dream quickly unravels when they become victims of a scam. Caught between ambition and despair, Chun searches for a new path, only to discover how fragile hope can be.

Schedule
Jadwal

Thu, 4 Dec 2025 | 12:15 | EMPIRE XXI | Studio 2
Fri, 5 Dec 2025 | 12:00 | EMPIRE XXI | Studio 2

Director's Biography
Biografi Sutradara
Ben Oui

Ben Oui

Born in Sarawak, Malaysia, Ben Oui studied film at Shih Hsin University in Taiwan. Moving between Taipei and his hometown Kuching, Sarawak, he draws inspiration from the contrasts and connections between the two places. His films reflect on identity, alienation, and the hidden fractures of modern life. A Better Place marks his debut feature.

Credit
Kredit
Production CompanyTaiwan Public Television Service Foundation
ProducerLEE-Yi Shan, LinTse
DirectorBen OUI
ScriptwriterBen OUI
CinematographerLin Yi-Yang
Production DesignerDave HSIEH
EditorBen OUI, TAN Wei Jian
Main CastDUONG Phu Giang as Chun
Director’s filmography

2024- A Better Place/ Du Học Sinh (留學生)

Notable Achievement
  •  Diaspora Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection
  • Taiwan International Human Rights Film Festival 2025 – Official Nomination
  • Mini Film Festival 2025 – Official Nomination
  • Golden Harvest Awards 2025 – Best Performance Award
Contact

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