Desc: The Islands: Directed by Wei-Hua Chiang. THE ISLANDS follows the journey of former student activist Chen Ting-hao, as he decided to escape the toxic political environment of Taipei City. He ended up landing on Matsu Islands, a political backwater located off the coast of China. Serving as a political staffer managing local affairs, he is forced to ponder on the intricate interplay between political ideals and reality.