waterways

His films use water as a meditative visual and spiritual element, most notably in 'Stalker' and 'Mirror,' where waterways symbolize memory, consciousness, and transcendence.

He consistently frames urban waterways and rain as atmospheric backdrops for emotional storytelling, creating a distinctive visual language where water reflects human desire and melancholy.

His films often use rivers, harbors, and coastal landscapes as integral settings that ground historical narratives and personal memory within the geography of Taiwan.