Beat Him Up
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Country/Region:
China Mainland
Release Year: 2017
Release Year: 2017
Story:
The film follows the weak-willed Zhang Shi-hao, who becomes jealous when a new transfer student called Lin Yu-en flirts with his girlfriend. Although Zhang is too meek to take revenge, his best friend A-Yang sets up a brutal attack on Lin with a group of other boys. The timid Zhang joins in, releasing his pent up anger and frustration, feeling a sense of satisfaction afterwards, which turns to shock and guilt when Lin collapses and dies during a PE lesson the next day. Blaming himself, the tormented Zhang decides to confess, though fate has something else in store for him. Through Zhang’s personal journey, the film examines the process of redemption, asking the question whether guilt can be a positive force, pushing us to rise above our shortcomings.
The film follows the weak-willed Zhang Shi-hao, who becomes jealous when a new transfer student called Lin Yu-en flirts with his girlfriend. Although Zhang is too meek to take revenge, his best friend A-Yang sets up a brutal attack on Lin with a group of other boys. The timid Zhang joins in, releasing his pent up anger and frustration, feeling a sense of satisfaction afterwards, which turns to shock and guilt when Lin collapses and dies during a PE lesson the next day. Blaming himself, the tormented Zhang decides to confess, though fate has something else in store for him. Through Zhang’s personal journey, the film examines the process of redemption, asking the question whether guilt can be a positive force, pushing us to rise above our shortcomings.
Casts & Crews:
Ken Yang
Directors
Runtime:
27
minutes
Subtitles:
Chinese, English
Festivals & Awards:
2017 NEW ERA Film Festival , China 2017 Madrid International Film Festival - Best Lead Actor in Foreign Language Short Film, Spain 2017 Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival , USA 2017 California Independent Film Festival , USA
2017 NEW ERA Film Festival , China 2017 Madrid International Film Festival - Best Lead Actor in Foreign Language Short Film, Spain 2017 Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival , USA 2017 California Independent Film Festival , USA
Tags:
#adolescent #school violence #Taiwan
Director‘s Statement:
Beat Him Up focuses on issues of bullying and mental health, exploring the profound ways in which guilt and repressed emotions can change and ruin lives.
Casts & Crews
Ken Yang
Director
