讀後心得

"Jumping into the Tribe's Children" is a documentary that follows Paiwan choreographer Blariyang Pagrelawar as he returns to his hometown to co-create and live with the indigenous dancers of his tribe. This film, produced over eight years, garnered widespread attention during its funding phase, with many well-known musicians like Sambu and A Bao expressing their support. The film documents the vulnerability and bravery of Blariyang and a group of non-professional young dancers as they pursue their dreams, showcasing the fusion of their lives and indigenous culture. The documentary will be released in Taiwan on April 30.

"The Child Who Jumped into the Tribe" explores the process of the dance company's founder, Blaraian, returning to his hometown and collaborating with tribal indigenous dancers in their daily lives. This documentary, directed by Blaraian Paglefa, took eight years to produce and has received considerable recognition and support since the project launched on a crowdfunding platform a month ago, including endorsements from Golden Melody Award winner Sambo and singer-songwriter Abou, who have all expressed their approval and interest in this story of seeking roots through dance.

As the fundraising enters its final sprint, the official poster for the film has been released, along with the first batch of crowdfunding rewards, including red round table coasters inspired by the dance troupe's work "Pretty Pretty," and blue and white tote bags made by Taitung Canvas. These unique collectibles not only support the film but also allow the audience to possess meaningful commemorative items.

In the documentary, Blaraian returns to his hometown as a member of the Paiwan tribe and collaborates with tribal dancers to explore his identity. Since establishing the Blaraian Dance Troupe in 2015, his philosophy has been that "creation comes from life," expressing various aspects of life in Taitung, the lives of dancers, indigenous culture, and the historical context of Taiwanese society through dance, showcasing a life intertwined with beauty and contradictions.

The director states that the documentation over these eight years captures not only the troupe's significant works but also allows the audience to see the vulnerability and courage displayed by the dancers in their pursuit of dreams. He hopes that this documentary will lead viewers back to the most authentic state of humanity, enabling them to find resonance or strength amidst their confusion.

The story of the documentary revolves around Blaraian, who feels lost even at the peak of his choreographic career. After leaving the tribe for over twenty years, he chooses to return to Taitung to collaborate with a group of young indigenous dancers. They come down from the stage of the National Theater to the activity center in the tribe, using their bodies to integrate life into dance and explore their identities. Most of these dancers have no professional training, and their spontaneity and freedom reflect the qualities that Blaraian possessed before leaving the tribe.

In this dance troupe, which feels like home, the dancers rely on each other, grow together, and realize their dream of dance performance, while Blaraian gradually rediscovers his former identity on the journey back to the tribe. The film is scheduled to be released in Taiwan on April 30.