Overt Listening (2026): Cast, Story and Release Details

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Hong Kong–born artist Tiffany Sia confronts the Cold War legacy of China in this landscape film shot amidst the serene environs of Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago. On this stretch of land only 1,800 meters from the coast of China, deserted…

Overt Listening (2026) is presented here through its confirmed story and production details. Hong Kong–born artist Tiffany Sia confronts the Cold War legacy of China in this landscape film shot amidst the serene environs of Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago. On this stretch of land only 1,800 meters from the coast of China, deserted beaches and abandoned military bunkers and training facilities harbor echoes of past conflict, such as the 1949 Battle of Guningtou, in which Taiwan defeated the Chinese Communist Party and maintained control of the land.

Overt Listening movie details

Story without spoilers

Hong Kong–born artist Tiffany Sia confronts the Cold War legacy of China in this landscape film shot amidst the serene environs of Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago. On this stretch of land only 1,800 meters from the coast of China, deserted beaches and abandoned military bunkers and training facilities harbor echoes of past conflict, such as the 1949 Battle of Guningtou, in which Taiwan defeated the Chinese Communist Party and maintained control of the land.

What to expect

The published premise is the clearest spoiler-free guide to what viewers can expect.

Cast and creative team

Directed by Tiffany Sia.

Release and production context

The listed release date is 2026-10-03. Production countries: United States of America, Austria, Germany. Spoken languages: English, Mandarin.

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