羅曼菲(1955-2006年),雲門舞集第一代舞者,雲門2創團藝術總監,不只是恩師林懷民口中天生的舞者,更是人生的舞者。從出演雲門舞集的《白蛇傳》、百老匯歌舞劇《國王與我》,以及她越界編創的《羽化》、《騷動的靈魂》、《蘆葦地帶》等等,還有在林懷民為她編作的《輓歌》獨舞裡,曼菲以近十分鐘不斷的旋轉,淋漓表達哀思,已成絕響。儘管11年前癌症帶走了曼菲,卻帶不走她的翩翩身影,《如歌的行板》(第12屆)導演陳懷恩花了兩年多時間走訪她生前關係親密的友人、夥伴、學生訪談,用思念串起故事,追憶曼菲的舞蹈人生。

A pioneer in Taiwan’s contemporary dance scene, Lo Man-fei receives a beautiful tribute from director En Chen (A Life That Sings, 12th HKAFF) a decade after her passing. Three years in the making, Manfei traces the life and work of the dance legend, including her early days at the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, her studies at New York’s most prestigious dance schools, and the founding of her Taipei Crossover Dance Company. Featuring rare footage of Lo’s graceful performances as well as candid conversations with her closest friends and collaborators, Manfei is a stirring journey into the heart of a true artist and a moving remembrance for a dearly missed member of the Taiwan art world.