The short drama "Crossing the Sea" reflects the two-way journey of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait

During the MidAutumn Festival and National Day holiday, the short drama "Across the Sea," cocreated by teams from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, drew attention after going online, surpassing 200 million online views in five days. The article argues that the reason this work was so well received lies in its use of real stories and shared emotions to convey the warmth of peopletopeople exchanges across the Strait. "Across the Sea" tells the story of a man working in Taiwan who escorts the ashes of three veterans across the sea in search of their roots and fulfills their promise of returning to their native land after death. Its inspiration comes from civilian figures such as Liu Dewen and Gao Binghan, who have long made efforts on behalf of veterans. The article points out that these acts of goodwill across the Strait reflect the enduring emotional connection between people on both sides and have also led many young people to revisit family ties and historical memory. The commentary also noted that the short drama format, with its brief length and rapid dissemination, offers a way of expression that makes real stories easier to reach audiences. As crossStrait exchanges and cooperation continue to advance, more Taiwanbased content and creators will have the opportunity to take part in mainland platforms and microshort drama production, providing a broader channel of dissemination for similar works.