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Returning Souls

20121h 25mMovieDocumentary

In the historically most famous ancestral house of the matrilineal Amis tribe in Taiwan, the carved pillars tell legends, such as the great flood, the glowing girl, the descending shaman sent by the Mother Sun, and the father-killing…

DirectorHu Tai-Li

ProducerHu Tai-Li

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Kanopy

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Returning Souls — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Returning Souls?

Returning Souls is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Returning Souls on Netflix?

No, Returning Souls is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Returning Souls on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Returning Souls isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Returning Souls for free?

Returning Souls is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.