Detention

Set in 1962 during the time of the White Terror, with martial law in full force on the island, a time of extreme repression. All ideas considered to be dissident are banned, and the culprits are tortured or executed. Adapted from the eponymous video game, this masterful debut from director and co-writer John Hsu creates an at once a shocking historical drama, a melancholy coming-of-age tale, and a nightmarish horror film. Based on true events.