李行一生中執導52部電影和眾多舞台劇,反映社會變遷,成為共同回憶。無論本土喜劇、健康寫實、瓊瑤電影、人倫思辨、或者原鄉情懷的抒發,其類型多元,題材頗具差異,卻離不開人倫分合和逆境奮鬥。作品票房口碑兼具,造就許多明星演員和專業班底,他也深耕並確立了大華語電影的客觀評獎系統「金馬獎」。然而,關於「李行是誰」這個問題,隱沒在他龐大作品和服務成就當中,親切但朦朧。
本片讓李行自己來說「李行」,以不同段落,貼身聆聽和窺視他的至親、他的電影、他的命運和他的信念;同時引領觀眾,藉著李行永不停歇的步伐和同時代影人的見證,略觀台灣電影不同時代的風華與挑戰再生。
In Taiwan, Director Lee Hsing's films have become a reflection of society and a collective memory of many. Varying in plot, they discuss identical themes: moral struggles and perseverance. His dedication to films not only jump-started the careers of many movie stars and crew, it is also the foundation of the prestigious Golden Horse Awards. This documentary offers Lee Hsing's personal perspective on family, films, fate, and beliefs, giving us a glimpse of the glory and rebirth of Taiwanese cinema.