Buoyancy - A Surf Story From Taiwan

Buoyancy - A Surf Story From Taiwan

On Taiwan’s remote east coast, Apoo Lee runs Buoyancy Board Store - a small, alternative surf shop built on craft, community, and the stoke for Taiwan’s ever-changing waves.

At a time when surfing feels oversaturated, Apoo’s world is a reminder of what it’s really about - a life shaped by the ocean and the people who share it.

Through his lens, we glimpse Taiwan’s thriving alt-surf scene, from local shaper Anthony to visiting surfers and shapers redefining the way lines are drawn here.

"Apoo is an absolute legend! It’s a joy to shine a small spotlight on him. Taiwan is a country under pressure, but the people I meet here just want to be free - to chase waves and see where the ocean takes them. Those are the stories I gravitate towards, the ones I want to tell."
- Director & Filmmaker: Jonathan Strömberg “Jonis Strom”

As Apoo Lee puts it:
"We’re just trying to bring more beauty into surfing."

Because in the end, what more do you really need?
A few sick boards, fun waves and good friends.

And your family, Choya and Mumu (The star of the movie) filming your best one from the beach.