Organ Child

Core Plot: The Fight Between a Missing Daughter and the Organ Black Market

Joseph Chang plays Zhang Qimao, whose three-month-old daughter is kidnapped by a baby trafficking group, leading to his wife's suicide and his own descent into despair. In his pursuit of truth, he is wrongfully imprisoned, and upon release, discovers his daughter has become a "child of the organ trade"—a victim of live organ harvesting. To combat the crime syndicate backed by political and business powers, he embarks on a violent spree of revenge, only to find that there may still be hope for his daughter. The film opens with a "live murder broadcast," where a masked killer ominously warns, "You’re next," tightly linking online violence to real-world crime and posing the question: "When lives are commodified, how is justice defined?"

Director Ben Chieh: From Box Office Champion to Social Issue Pioneer

Ben Chieh previously set a box office record of 79 million TWD with "Do You Love Me As I Love You" This time, he shifts towards sharp social themes, continuing his style of "marginal narratives." Through the term "Organ Child," which refers to those from whom organs are harvested, he metaphorically critiques the objectification of marginalized groups in modern society. The director combines documentary realism with genre film tension, using a cold, steel color palette for organ harvesting scenes contrasted with Joseph Chang's blood-soaked revenge moments, enhancing visual impact.

Depth of Characters and Themes

Joseph Chang takes on the challenging role of a "mad father," showcasing a range from despair to madness, with his motivations for revenge echoing the moral dilemmas found in the "Raid" series.
Moon Lee plays a key informant, revealing the workings of the black market through an undercover perspective, detailing fluctuating organ prices and prioritization by the powerful.
Social Critique: The film directly addresses the current state of Taiwan's organ transplant black market, drawing parallels with the "East German Spy Diary Incident," highlighting the exploitation of bodies by power structures.

Production Highlights and Market Expectations

Genre Breakthrough: Combining the pacing of a "revenge thriller" with "social suspense," the film's murder broadcast segment references real-life cases of "dark web crime" from 2023, enhancing its resonance with reality.
Cast Lineup: The film features strong performances from actors like Jag Huang, Hsueh Shih-ling, and Yin Jau-der, with special appearances by Nine Chen and Muta (a member of MJ116), adding to its appeal.
Visual Impact: Ben Chieh and the cinematographer employ a "red and black contrast" in their composition, juxtaposing the blood splatter during revenge scenes with a cold, stark environment, symbolizing the tug-of-war between hope and despair.

(This content is based on information from the film's press conference and the director's creative journey. It has not been confirmed by the film's production team, and the actual release version should be referenced.)

Note:

The term "Organ Child" references the naming logic of "organ donors" in the Japanese novel "Orphan," reinforcing the tragic nature of the characters.
The live murder broadcast scenario resonates with real social events related to "dark web crime" reported in 2023.