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Treat or Trick

Wed 19 October / 7.30pm / Everyman cinema / tickets £8 (£6 concession)

2021 / Taiwan / Drama / UK Premiere / 106 mins / 15+
Mandarin with English subtitles
Director: HSU, Fu-hsiang

During a police raid led by a bent cop Feng, Feng’s buddy Chiang decides to keep the offenders’ prized possessions and hides in a remote village. Feng has no choice but to call on his men, Monk and Yang, to retrieve the diamonds.

About the Director

Director HSU graduated from the Graduate Institute of Filmmaking at the Taipei National University of Arts. His works often showcase different filming styles with a unique ability to present the everyday details in a new, contrasting way.

Awards and Film Festivals

2021 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Bucheon Choice: Features) – Jury’s Choice
2021 Taipei Film Festival – nominated Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing and Best Sound Design
2021 Taipei Film Festival – Best Supporting Actress

Part of Chen Yi-Wen Retrospective

You may know him from the many supporting characters he has portrayed in Taiwanese films and TV series, but Chen Yi-Wen’s career is more complex than that. After graduating from the Taipei National University of Arts, he became a frequent collaborator to Edward Yang. He has since shown a great talent in not only acting, but also in playwriting, screenwriting and directing. This special retrospective presents Chen’s acting debut and more recent titles, as well as his work as a director.