Sparkle in the Dark

In Asia, migrant workers move between different countries. They live with their employers, and their close relationships with their employers form a mixed picture of Asian countries. Ani, a young Indonesian woman, comes to Taiwan to work as an in-home caregiver for a wheelchair-bound elderly patient who lives alone. In this small town, the patient’s family and friends come to see him and gradually, Ani learns about the family’s secrets. One evening, an unexpected visitor arrives, stirring up the emotions the family buried in their hearts.

Directed by Ruey-Yi Hung, Sparkle in the Dark leans on a strong ensemble — Nadira Octova, Cheng Ping-chun, Huang Pei-jia — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 0.