“Fantasy World” delves into the anatomy of rape and dissects it within personal and legal contexts. It dares break the “ideal rape victim” characterization, a stereotype perpetuated within the legal system where those who suffered from sexual assault should be morally upright, their circumstances untainted for them to be believable.
It delves into the relationship between student Chen Xin and cram tutor Tang Shicheng, who is way older than her and is married. By making their connection romantic, the film does two important things: one, it illustrates how such setup traps and maneuvers women into a cycle of emotional manipulation and two, how this also serves as a legal shield, a weapon which a perpetrator can wield in his defense especially that time in Taiwan, when adultery was still a criminal offense.
Tang uses self-deprecation to endear himself to Chen and the other students whom he preys on. He makes...
It delves into the relationship between student Chen Xin and cram tutor Tang Shicheng, who is way older than her and is married. By making their connection romantic, the film does two important things: one, it illustrates how such setup traps and maneuvers women into a cycle of emotional manipulation and two, how this also serves as a legal shield, a weapon which a perpetrator can wield in his defense especially that time in Taiwan, when adultery was still a criminal offense.
Tang uses self-deprecation to endear himself to Chen and the other students whom he preys on. He makes...
- 5/7/2023
- by Purple Romero
- AsianMoviePulse
The Post-Truth World (Zui hou zhen xiang) is a thriller movies directed by If Chen starring Joseph Chang and Edward Chen. You can watch it on Netflix starting January 21.
Taiwan is the place where this dark thriller comes from that is a quality product that knows how to find its rhythm in a plot that is attractive, does not let you down and is well posed. This will not go down in history nor will have many fans as it was premiered on a Saturday, at a bad hour and rather unwillingly by the streaming channel.
Howeverr, it has an interesting treatment of the characters, its rhythm as a reflective and dark thriller with a halo of “adult film” which finally deals with more serious issues, and that nonetheless is relegated to a back space by products of lesser quality.
We are before an interesting movie that knows how to...
Taiwan is the place where this dark thriller comes from that is a quality product that knows how to find its rhythm in a plot that is attractive, does not let you down and is well posed. This will not go down in history nor will have many fans as it was premiered on a Saturday, at a bad hour and rather unwillingly by the streaming channel.
Howeverr, it has an interesting treatment of the characters, its rhythm as a reflective and dark thriller with a halo of “adult film” which finally deals with more serious issues, and that nonetheless is relegated to a back space by products of lesser quality.
We are before an interesting movie that knows how to...
- 1/18/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Netflix has announced a slate of Chinese-language films and series, headlined by fantasy series Agent From Above, which the streamer says “boasts extensive visual effects that are seldom seen in a local series”.
Produced with Singapore’s mm2 Entertainment and Taiwan’s Good Films Production, the series is set against an oriental universe of “gods, monsters, humans and ghosts”. The story follows a former drug addict who is recruited to do the bidding of legendary Chinese god San Tai Zi as redemption for his sins.
Taiwanese star Kai Ko heads the cast of the series, which also stars Wang Po-Chieh, Hsueh Shih-ling, Buffy Chen and Johnny Yang. Donnie Lai directs with Good Films’ Rita Chuang as the lead producer.
“We’re committed to investing in and creating high-quality Chinese-language shows that we know will appeal to more audiences in Taiwan and around the world,” said Netflix Chinese-language content manager Jerry Zhang.
Produced with Singapore’s mm2 Entertainment and Taiwan’s Good Films Production, the series is set against an oriental universe of “gods, monsters, humans and ghosts”. The story follows a former drug addict who is recruited to do the bidding of legendary Chinese god San Tai Zi as redemption for his sins.
Taiwanese star Kai Ko heads the cast of the series, which also stars Wang Po-Chieh, Hsueh Shih-ling, Buffy Chen and Johnny Yang. Donnie Lai directs with Good Films’ Rita Chuang as the lead producer.
“We’re committed to investing in and creating high-quality Chinese-language shows that we know will appeal to more audiences in Taiwan and around the world,” said Netflix Chinese-language content manager Jerry Zhang.
- 11/3/2022
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
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