On Children (2018)

Other name: Your Child Is Not Your Child , Must Move , Dein Kind Ist Nicht Dein Kind , Your Children Are Not Your Children , Ni De Haizi Bushi Ni De Haizi , 你的孩子不是你的孩子-必須過動 , 孔雀 , Peacock , kong que, 你的孩子不是你的孩子

Description:

"On Children" unveils a chilling world where young lives are tragically shaped by overwhelming social pressure and relentless parental oppression. These uncanny tales reveal individuals held hostage by test scores and tyrannized by motherly attention, their existence no longer their own as they strive to "measure up." From the invasive control implied by "Mothers Remote" to the unique struggle for self-discovery in "Child of the Cat," each story illuminates a facet of profound family dysfunction. The film builds to a poignant climax in "The Last Day of Molly," showcasing the breaking point under such duress. The pressure to display perfection, like a "Peacock," is palpable, while the notion that "ADHD is Necessary" surprisingly emerges as a twisted response to societal demands. This anthology exposes the devastating consequences when children are stripped of their agency and freedom.

Producer: PTS

Director: Chen Wei Ling

Country: Taiwanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Family; Accident; Youth