The Great Buddha+ (2017) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Drama · Directed by Huang Hsin-yao · Starring Cres Chuang, Kuo-Lin Ting
Security guard Pickle and his trash collector friend Belly Button kill time together in night shifts watching the American-educated boss's dash-cam recordings of his various sexual encounters with women. Against the buddies' will, something horrifying rather than erotic reveals.
Where was The Great Buddha+ filmed?
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – Various scenes of the protagonist Shi-ba navigating the urban hot spring neighborhood and encountering other residents. The film is set in and primarily filmed in Taipei's Beitou district, capturing the authentic landscape of this geothermal neighborhood with its distinctive architecture and street life
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – Scenes exploring the cultural heritage and tourist attractions of the hot spring area. Filming captures the distinctive hot spring culture and heritage sites that define Beitou, reflecting the community's historical significance and modern tourism landscape
- Taipei, Taiwan, Taipei – Key sequences featuring the steaming geothermal landscape and natural hot springs that define the neighborhood's character. The iconic thermal valley with its striking mineral waters and volcanic geology serves as a symbolic backdrop reflecting the film's exploration of transformation and hidden community dynamics