Tshiong

A-Tek is on a quest to find his favorite metal band, Chthonic, and persuade them to play a benefit protest concert in his southern Taiwan hometown. Can music save a Taiwanese homeowner from a Chinese land grab? He sure hopes so.

Directed by Cheng Wen-tang, Tshiong leans on a strong ensemble — Emerson Tsai, Freddy Lim, Yu Pei-Jen — 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 2017.