| dc.description.abstract | Contemporary Hakka people have different imaginations of the Hakka ethnic group and the past lives of Hakka people living in Hakka villages. Their understanding of character traits and cultural capital is conveyed through the media. Even though the portrayal of Hakka appearance by the media is changing over time, it still cannot escape the description of Hakka people as hardworking, thrifty, conservative, and introverted, which may lead to stereotypes such as stinginess and inferiority.
Hakka women′s importance to the Hakka ethnic group is almost intertwined with the core of Hakka culture, yet they are in a disadvantaged position in resource allocation, becoming a ＂cultural symbol.＂ This study analyzes the Hakka film ＂ The Child of Light,＂ seeking to understand the director′s life, creative process, and how the film presents the contemporary image of Hakka women. It emphasizes that being a woman comes before being Hakka; being modern precedes tradition. A Hakka film does not necessarily have to include a certain amount of Hakka imagery, Hakka identity, or Hakka history to be considered a ＂Hakka＂ film. Media descriptions of the Hakka ethnic group are often constrained by established ethnic images, influencing how audiences interpret information. Although ＂ The Child of Light ＂ has received numerous awards as a ＂Hakka＂ film, it also presents a Hakka image that does not need to conform to others′ perceptions, showing that one can be Hakka, but not exclusively so. | en_US |