3D Animation, 3D Scanning Software, Light Stick 

Last year, I embarked on an adventure to explore the abandoned "18 Arhats Cave" in Keelung, Taiwan, together with my friends. The 18 Arhats Cave was a temple landscape constructed by local gentry during the White Terror period. It was located within an artificially excavated tunnel cave and was once a popular tourist destination. However, after the lifting of martial law, the tunnel became difficult to maintain and repair due to landslides caused by typhoons. As a result, the entrance was sealed off by the landowner. In recent years, explorers have managed to reopen the sealed entrance, and upon hearing this news, I decided to embark on my own exploration.

 

Unfortunately, in the early part of this year, the cave was unexpectedly demolished. Fortunately, I had captured a 3D scan of it using my smartphone, although the texture mapping was blurred due to device limitations. However, through recounting the process of exploration with my friends, incorporating fictional memories and stories that felt like personal experiences, I guide the audience to revisit the cave in a manner reminiscent of a shared collective memory.