Moviegoers walk past the poster for Taiwan's film "Sunshine Women's Choir" at a cinema in downtown Beijing, capital of China, on March 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

　　BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- As spring unfolds, a new wave of Taiwan films is lighting up cinemas across the Chinese mainland, marking a fresh chapter in cross-Strait cultural exchange rooted in shared heritage.

　　"Where the River Flows" premiered on the mainland last Saturday, to be followed in April by three more titles spanning genres from female-focused drama to action and suspense.

　　Their clustered release has sparked renewed interaction in cross-Strait cinema, reflecting what observers describe as a deep cultural resonance grounded in common traditions.

　　One viewer wrote on social media after attending the premiere that the film features a gripping storyline and profound emotions, calling it a "work with warmth, strength and depth."

　　The film meticulously recreates Taiwan society in the 1960s. One notable feature is its use of dialects from across the mainland, including those from Sichuan and Shanghai. This linguistic diversity reflects the historical backdrop of the Kuomintang's retreat to Taiwan after its defeat in the civil war in 1949, which brought with it migrants from various parts of the mainland.

　　"Dialects are the voice of one's hometown and also the road home," said Lai Chun-yu, director of the movie.

　　At a cinema in downtown Beijing, a large poster for "Sunshine Women's Choir" occupies a prominent spot, with trailers playing on nearby screens. Warm-toned scenes of women supporting one another have drawn passersby to pause and watch.