A-Jia's Home Introduction
In the movie "Cape No. 7," the protagonist A-Jia's home is a frequently seen location. This is not only a place for daily living but also on the second floor, A-Jia practices guitar, writes lyrics, composes songs, and contemplates the direction of his life in his spare time from his dull mail delivery job. A-Jia's house is located in an inconspicuous alley within Hengchun Old Town, and due to the popularity of "Cape No. 7," it has unexpectedly attracted tourists. Upon arriving at A-Jia's doorstep, standing on the road and admiring the exterior of the house, one finds that the house is not as large as imagined. Looking at the doors and windows on the first floor brings to mind the scene where Yuuzi, after getting drunk at a wedding banquet, arrives at A-Jia's home, causing a commotion and even breaking the windows, ultimately being taken upstairs by A-Jia. Although the glass on the doors and windows has been fully repaired, the interior furnishings remain intact. Pushing open the white window doors reveals A-Jia's living room, which, while not large, does not feel oppressive. The walls are decorated with many autographed photographs of the cast from "Cape No. 7." On the table, there is a foot-shaped plaster cast with the words "Nanmuen Hospital Producer" written on it; by the window lies a guitar that A-Jia broke, and next to it, a coat rack holds A-Jia's post office uniform. Nearby is the wooden staircase leading to the second-floor room—let's head upstairs! The staircase is narrow and steep, so be very careful while walking. Upon reaching the door, all familiar memories come rushing back, with the arrangement of items almost identical to those in the movie: A-Jia's bed and sheets, his beloved guitar, and on the wooden table by the bed, there are A-Jia's songwriting notebooks and letters addressed to Yuuzi. Being here feels as if one is part of the movie, creating a wonderfully surreal experience. It's worth mentioning that the owner’s daughter is in charge of the second-floor room; she kindly and attentively guides visitors. If you need help with taking photos, you can ask her, as her photography skills are said to be excellent.
