A-Jia's Home Introduction
In the movie "Cape No. 7," the main character A-Ka's home is a frequently featured location. It is not only a place for daily living but also serves as the space where A-Ka practices guitar, writes lyrics and compositions, and reflects on his life direction during his mundane delivery job. A-Ka's home is situated in an inconspicuous alley within the Hengchun Old Town. The film's popularity unexpectedly drew tourists to visit this location. Standing on the road in front of A-Ka's house, one can observe that the building is not as large as one might imagine. Upon seeing the doors and windows of the first floor, memories of the film flash back to mind, such as when Yuko, after getting heavily drunk at a wedding, loudly causes a commotion at A-Ka’s doorstep and even breaks the doors and windows, only to be taken upstairs by A-Ka. The glass has since been fully repaired, but the interior decorations remain intact. Opening the white window doors reveals A-Ka's living room, which, while not large, feels spacious and unconfined. The walls are adorned with many autographed signatures and photos of the cast from "Cape No. 7." On the table sits a foot-shaped plaster cast labeled "Produced by Nanmen Hospital"; by the window is a guitar that A-Ka broke, and next to it hangs A-Ka's post office uniform on a coat rack. Nearby is the wooden staircase leading to the second floor—let's continue up! The staircase is narrow and steep, so caution is advised while climbing. Once at the top, all familiar impressions return; the arrangement of items is almost identical to that in the film. A-Ka's bed and bedding, his favorite guitar, and a wooden table beside the bed with A-Ka's songwriting notebook and a letter addressed to Yuko are all present. Being in this space feels as if one is part of the movie, a truly surreal experience. It’s worth mentioning that the owner’s daughter is responsible for the second-floor room; she kindly and attentively guides visitors through the house, and if you need help with photos, you can ask her, as her photography skills are reportedly top-notch.
