The Pain of Others

Tom Lin

Taiwan / 2005 / Col / 30' 00"/ In Mandarin with Chinese and English subtitles

On the night of the presidential election, three coastguards are on patrol as usual when they encounter a mysterious woman. The Private forces the rookie to have sex with her as a rite of passage for soldiers. Private First Class steps forward to stop this horrendous act, yet his choice of action may be just as ridiculous and absurd...