每個平凡的家，都有一本難唸的經

Every Ordinary Family Has Its Own Difficult Sutra

看完整部電影《我家的事》（Family Matters）才明白，為什麼預告中，看起來很平凡的一家四口，要一直強調「需要很拼命，才能成為一家人」。的確，單純的想要一家人「幸福、快樂、健康、美滿」，還真不容易。

It wasn't until watching the entire film Family Matters that I truly understood why the seemingly ordinary family of four in the trailer repeatedly emphasized the phrase, "It takes a lot of effort to be a family." Indeed, simply wishing for a family to be "happy, joyful, healthy, and complete" is far from easy.

導演潘客印的首部劇情長片：細膩描繪家庭羈絆

Director Pan Ke-yin's Debut Feature Film: A Delicate Portrayal of Family Bonds

《我家的事》是導演潘客印人生第一部劇情長片，延續其短片作品對家庭議題的深刻關注，進一步拓展為長片創作故事，將家人間的牽絆與矛盾以細膩、充滿層次的方式，層層堆疊起來。拍攝選在故鄉彰化社頭，潘客印導演期待彰化的天空、金黃的陽光還有珍藏在心底的回憶，能與觀眾共鳴。

Family Matters marks Director Pan Ke-yin's debut feature film. Continuing her profound focus on family issues from her short film works, she expands these themes into a full-length narrative, intricately layering the bonds and conflicts between family members with delicate and nuanced storytelling. Filmed in her hometown of Shetou, Changhua, Director Pan hopes that the skies of Changhua, the golden sunlight, and the cherished memories deep within her heart will resonate with the audience.

導演潘客印是個很重視情感細節的人。她從姐姐、媽媽、弟弟、爸爸等不同的家庭成員角度，描述了生活中為了「一家人」而付出的「拼命」。為了不劇透，我只能說，我認為定義「一家人」的，不是血液、基因，而是想用心一起過日子的努力與付出。就像夫妻倆，在不同的家庭長大，不同的成長環境，不同的教育背景，一定會有不少相處上的磨合。父母面對孩子們，也會有不同世代間直接的溝通摩擦。這部電影細膩地捕捉了這些日常卻又深刻的家庭樣貌。

Director Pan Ke-yin is someone who deeply values emotional details. She portrays the "strenuous efforts" made for the sake of "being a family" from the perspectives of different family members: the older sister, the mother, the younger brother, and the father. Without giving away spoilers, I can only say that, in my opinion, what defines "family" is not blood or genes, but rather the diligent effort and commitment to truly live life together. Just like a husband and wife, raised in different families, with different backgrounds and educational upbringings, are bound to experience considerable friction in their interactions. Parents also encounter direct communication clashes with their children across different generations. This film delicately captures these everyday yet profound facets of family life.

電影由曾敬驊、藍葦華、高伊玲、黃珮琪領銜主演，角色分別用春、夏、秋、冬四季命名，這代表著一家人的生命流轉，彼此缺一不可。故事闡述了看似平凡的一家人，其實是用盡力氣才能成為彼此生命中的陪伴。電影風格幽默中帶點惆悵，爭吵裡藏著不捨，細膩呈現出台灣家庭最日常卻也最深刻的樣貌，故事時間橫跨24年，對於演員表演與劇組執行都是極具挑戰的一次拍攝。

The film stars Tseng Ching-hua, Lan Wei-hua, Kao Yi-ling, and Huang Pei-chi. Their characters are named after the four seasons—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—symbolizing the flow of life within this family, where each member is indispensable. The story illustrates how a seemingly ordinary family actually expends immense effort to be there for one another throughout their lives. The film's style blends humor with a touch of melancholy, and underlying the quarrels is a hidden reluctance to let go. It delicately presents the most mundane yet profound aspects of Taiwanese family life. Spanning 24 years, the story posed a highly challenging shoot for both the actors and the production team.

當代社會的家庭觀：為何「成家」如此困難？

Contemporary Views on Family: Why is "Starting a Family" So Difficult?

《我家的事》不僅僅是一部電影，它更是當代社會現象的一面鏡子。現今，越來越多的人選擇不婚不育，這背後有著複雜的社會因素。以下列出幾個現代人不敢結婚、不敢生小孩的潛在原因，而這些原因也在電影中以不同形式有所體現：

Family Matters is more than just a film; it's a mirror reflecting contemporary societal phenomena. Today, an increasing number of people are choosing not to marry or have children, driven by complex social factors. Below are some potential reasons why modern individuals are hesitant to marry or have children, reasons that are also reflected in various forms within the film:

• 經濟壓力與不確定性

  Economic Pressure and Uncertainty

  
  

  房價高漲、物價飛升，以及不穩定的就業環境，讓許多人對組建家庭感到力不從心。擔心無法給予孩子良好的成長環境，也讓生育成為沉重的負擔。

  Soaring housing prices, rising cost of living, and unstable job markets make many feel overwhelmed by the prospect of starting a family. Concerns about not being able to provide a good upbringing for children also make childbearing a heavy burden.

  
  

• 對婚姻與家庭關係的恐懼 Fear of Marriage and Family Relationships 身邊親友離婚率高升、家庭問題層出不窮，讓不少人對婚姻失去信心，甚至對建立家庭關係感到恐懼。電影中，家庭成員間的摩擦與矛盾，正是這種恐懼的具體呈現。 The rising divorce rates among friends and family, coupled with an endless stream of family problems, cause many to lose faith in marriage and even fear forming family relationships. The conflicts and frictions between family members in the film are a concrete manifestation of this fear.
  

• 育兒焦慮與時間精力投入 Parenting Anxiety and Time/Energy Investment 養育孩子不僅是經濟問題，更是巨大的時間與精力投入。從教育、陪伴到心理健康，父母面臨的挑戰與壓力與日俱增。 Raising children is not just an economic issue; it also demands a huge investment of time and energy. From education and companionship to mental health, the challenges and pressures faced by parents are constantly increasing.
  

• 對未來的不確定性 Uncertainty about the Future 全球氣候變遷、疫情衝擊、國際局勢動盪，這些宏觀的不確定性，也讓個人對建立穩定家庭的未來感到迷茫。 Global climate change, pandemic impacts, and international instability—these macro-level uncertainties also make individuals feel lost about the future of establishing a stable family.
  

重新理解「家」的意義：重視心理健康

Reinterpreting the Meaning of "Home": Prioritizing Mental Health

今日的映後訪談中，導演潘客印也再次強調，希望大家要重視每個人面對壓力時的心理狀態。這部電影或許沒有給出解決家庭困境的答案，但它真實地呈現了家庭中的「拼命」與「不捨」，提醒我們，每個家都有它自己的「難唸的經」。觀影後，我們更能理解，家家有本難唸的經，而最重要的或許不是避免磨擦，而是學習如何理解、包容，並用心經營，才能讓這本「經」讀起來不那麼苦澀。

During today's post-screening Q&A, Director Pan Ke-yin once again emphasized the importance of paying attention to everyone's mental state when facing stress. This film may not offer solutions to family dilemmas, but it authentically portrays the "strenuous efforts" and "reluctance to let go" within a family, reminding us that every home has its own "difficult sutra." After watching the film, we can better understand that every family has its own difficult story to tell, and perhaps the most crucial aspect is not to avoid friction, but to learn how to understand, tolerate, and diligently nurture these relationships, so that the "sutra" doesn't feel so bitter to read.

這部電影提供了一個寶貴的機會，讓我們重新思考「家」的定義，以及我們如何在充滿挑戰的現代社會中，繼續努力成為彼此生命中不可或缺的陪伴。

This film offers a valuable opportunity for us to reconsider the definition of "family" and how we can continue to strive to be indispensable companions in each other's lives in a challenging modern society.

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