Warriors of the Rainbow: The Seediq Bale Saga

Warriors of the Rainbow: The Seediq Bale Saga is a two-part film collection detailing a historical event in Taiwan. The collection spans four hours and was released between 2011 and 2012. It follows the story of Mouna Rudo, a member of the Seediq people who leads a band of native warriors against the occupying forces of Japan following their takeover of the nation in 1895. As Japanese authority erodes the traditions and honor of the Seediq, Rudo assembles a group of former warriors, many struggling with internal conflict, and transforms them into a revolutionary army. The saga culminates in a confrontation at a youth athletic event, where the Seediq forces clash with their oppressors. The entire collection has a total runtime of 429 minutes and a reported budget of 50 million. The collection comprises three films. Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 1: The Sun Flag and Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale - Part 2: The Rainbow Bridge were released in 2011, with a combined revenue of 58 million. A third film was released in 2012 with a runtime of 153 minutes.