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The Paradise

Original title: The Paradise
Year: 2019
Running time: 113 min.
Country: China
Director: Shih-Han Liao
Screenwriter: Ting-Ning Chen, Siew Hong Leong
Cast: Jack Tan, Jason Wang, Wilson Hsu, Teng Yuan
Music: Point Hsu
Cinematography: Meteor Cheung
Genre: Drama | Drugs
Synopsis: Hua Ge is an ex-addict who has set up a small farm on a hillside outside Taipei where he selflessly dedicates himself, as minder, manager and counselor, to the recovery of a motley collection of young drug users.

Critics' reviews

"Liao’s command of craft and the excellent, underplayed performances he elicits are largely responsible for keeping us involved and for keeping the charred black heart of the screenplay (...) at least intermittently beating."

Jessica Kiang: Variety

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The Paradise

2019

Shih-Han Liao