A Foggy Tale


A Foggy Tale is a 2025 film directed by Chen Yu-hsun set during the period of White Terror when Taiwan was ruled under the Kuomintang’s era of martial law. The film was named best narrative picture at the 62nd [Golden Horse Awards|62nd Golden Horse awards].

Plot

The film follows a young Taiwanese girl from Chiayi who travels north to retrieve the remains of her brother, who had been executed by the Kuomintang. She develops a friendship with a local soldier and rickshaw driver.
It is set during the 1950s, in an era when the Kuomintang government violently persecuted perceived political dissidents to prevent infiltration by the Chinese Communist Party.
The movie's dialogue is mostly in the local Taiwanese dialect.

Cast and Crew

The film stars Caitlin Fang, Will Or, and Joanne Tang.
Lee Lieh and Yeh Jufeng served as veteran producers of the film.

Release

The movie premiered at the 2025 Golden Horse Film Festival as the opening film in Chiayi.

Reception

A Foggy Tale received 11 nominations for the Golden Horse Awards, the most of any film. It eventually won a total of four: best narrative film, best original screenplay, Best Art Direction and Best Makeup & Costume Design.