Beyond the Mirage (2002)

"Double Vision" is a documentary offering a look behind the scenes of a Hollywood film shot in Taiwan. In 2001, Taiwan experienced an unusually severe typhoon season, with up to nine storms bringing record rainfall. That year also saw the first major Hollywood film production to come to Taiwan with significant funding and a large crew. While the film features a notable international cast, the documentary explores the deeper implications of this collaboration: what does it mean when Hollywood's resources enter a country with a struggling film industry? Beyond the rain, what other changes did this unprecedented partnership bring?