Showbiz Documentary Hit: Yu Tian Recalls Final Phone Call with Chu Ke-liang
The documentary 'Kaohsiung Sapphire' has surpassed 1 million NTD at the box office. In the film, entertainer Yu Tian shares his emotional final phone call with the late Chu Ke-liang, evoking deep nostalgia for Taiwan's vibrant showbiz era.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Hung Su-chin, Taipei, 20th) The movie documentary "Kaohsiung Sapphire" is currently hitting the theaters. In the film, entertainer Yu Tian expresses his regrets, revealing that the hospitalized Chu Ke-liang asked him to visit over the phone, and unexpectedly, this call became their final conversation. He still feels deeply reluctant to let go when recalling the showbiz memories shared with Chu Ke-liang.
Produced by the Kaohsiung Music Center and directed by Golden Horse Award-winning director Yang Li-chou, the documentary "Kaohsiung Sapphire" is currently a hit. According to the press release, the film's box office has officially broken the 1 million New Taiwan Dollar mark, setting off a wave of "showbiz nostalgia" across Taiwan. The movie delicately preserves the precious friendships of the show business era.
Yu Tian recalled his profound friendship with the "King of Shows" Chu Ke-liang, specifically talking about their last phone call while Chu was hospitalized. Even though he was physically weak, Chu Ke-liang tried hard to muster his spirits and vaguely expressed his wish for Yu Tian to visit him. Unexpectedly, this turned out to be the last phone call between the two. Thinking of the bits and pieces they shared in the shows, Yu Tian sighed with emotion, stating, "He was truly an incredibly talented artist."
Director Yang Li-chou, documenting the rise and fall of the "Sapphire Grand Music Hall," shared his feelings: "Sometimes documentaries are just like this; when you find a person, you find an entrance to a piece of history." He expressed his hope that this work could become a window, allowing young audiences to see that before the rise of television variety shows and internet entertainment, Taiwan once had a performance culture full of explosive power and immediate charm. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150420
Produced by the Kaohsiung Music Center and directed by Golden Horse Award-winning director Yang Li-chou, the documentary "Kaohsiung Sapphire" is currently a hit. According to the press release, the film's box office has officially broken the 1 million New Taiwan Dollar mark, setting off a wave of "showbiz nostalgia" across Taiwan. The movie delicately preserves the precious friendships of the show business era.
Yu Tian recalled his profound friendship with the "King of Shows" Chu Ke-liang, specifically talking about their last phone call while Chu was hospitalized. Even though he was physically weak, Chu Ke-liang tried hard to muster his spirits and vaguely expressed his wish for Yu Tian to visit him. Unexpectedly, this turned out to be the last phone call between the two. Thinking of the bits and pieces they shared in the shows, Yu Tian sighed with emotion, stating, "He was truly an incredibly talented artist."
Director Yang Li-chou, documenting the rise and fall of the "Sapphire Grand Music Hall," shared his feelings: "Sometimes documentaries are just like this; when you find a person, you find an entrance to a piece of history." He expressed his hope that this work could become a window, allowing young audiences to see that before the rise of television variety shows and internet entertainment, Taiwan once had a performance culture full of explosive power and immediate charm. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150420