In 1997, the Taipei City Government suddenly repealed the "Taipei City Prostitution Management Regulations," leaving 128 legally employed sex workers without their right to work overnight. These women were forced to take to the streets, fighting for a two-year grace period.
Their brave actions sparked a recognition of this group of "thàn-tsia̍h-tsa-bóo" workers in Taiwanese society: Who are they? Why do they need this work?
This documentary combines footage and archival materials from past protests to weave together the life stories of these marginalized women. It not only exposes the harsh consequences of policies and politics on people, but also reveals the moments of tenderness shared between individuals—and even between humans and cats.

 2023 / Taiwan / 69min / Colour
Trailer: Taiwan International Documentary Festival, Lauchabo

Director/Speaker
Ms. TSAI  Yann-Shan
Documentary Filmmaker 
🌎The film is screened in Mandarin/Taiwanese with English subtitles.The post-screening discussion will be held in English and in Mandarin. 

Date: 16 May 2025 (Fri),  12:20 -14:00
Sign-in: starting from 12:00 PM.
Venue: IB - 202 
Capacity: 100 seats 
Registration: Link

🌟Benefits
🔹 Register and fill out a feedback survey after the lecture to receive a meal voucher (limited quantity, please collect before leaving at the sign-in desk).
🔹 Participate in the feedback survey contest for a chance to win a supermarket voucher worth up to 200 NT!

Contact
Centre for General Education: Ms. Cheng Tien-Hsin
TEL：(02)2730-1099
E-Mail：skyheart@mail.ntust.edu.tw

Supervising Unit: Ministry of Education (MoE)
Organizer: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, General  for Education Center – MoE Higher Education Sprout Project
Lecture Category: Social Practice