Lion Dancing

Peng Da-jia, a master of the traditional Taiwanese street performance art known as 'Iron Lion Dancing', fights a lonely battle to keep his fading craft alive in modern Taipei. His troupe is crumbling, audiences have dwindled, and the vibrant lion dances struggle to compete with the flash of pop culture. A fateful encounter with his former stage partner, now a glamorous TV host, pushes him into a desperate and public rivalry. The film becomes a heartfelt exploration of cultural preservation, weaving together themes of personal redemption, hidden family histories, and the unbreakable spirit of artists who carry the soul of a tradition on their shoulders.