Chen Chia-ping

"Will You Still Be My Friend" is adapted from the short film "When Henge Meets Crescent." The story primarily focuses on the delicate and sincere emotions between two teenagers amidst the conflict between a fishing village's land and solar energy development. The work continues the director's concern for his hometown and youth themes, depicting the contradictions of growth and the trials of friendship through a realistic approach.

Seven years ago, Lin Cheng was jailed for his father’s death. Finally released, he and older brother Hsiang, the real culprit, must face the consequences of the past together.

A third-generation heir of a family-run shrimp business returns to his hometown to take over the family business and arrange his marriage as per his father's wishes. His childhood friend, a filmmaker, documents their journey as they explore what he truly wants in life. This is a story about the leisurely daily life of two young men in a fishing village.