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As a viewer from mainland of china,it shows at least a bit history of taiwan back in the white horror.But as a film,its too divisive.2 storyline combined a bit awkward.

The movie shows what Taiwan was like back when KMT government refused to give citizens the rights of freedom, as a Taiwanese I'm so grateful that Taiwan now is a liberal and democratic country, thank you "Detention" for showing me how precious freedom is.

There is novelty in the film Detention, it tries to be political, tries to be ideological and tries to be romantic. All of these elements are present and works, but the film is also messy and problematic, perhaps due to the film trying to stay loyal to the film. The film explores a fascinating piece of history in Taiwan that is not often talked about, but maybe if the setting could be done in a non-horror film format it would have worked better, because everything else is really good.

It's classified as a thriller, but what catches my eyes is the plot and the awesome choice of the actors and actresses. Even if you don't understand Taiwanese history, the movie is still deserved watching. I expected to be frightened When entering the theater, but end up crying when leaving.

Let's get off with the negatives first, because I couldn't find more than two... First, the quality of the CGI falls short, which does acts as a deterrent in overall experience, as visuals are a critical component in the storyline here and two, like many other reviewers, I too have found the conclusion a bit unsatisfactory and believe it warranted a more skilful resolution.

With all that being said, I am genuinely impressed by how the writing aptly blends metaphor and psychological elements within a narrative that primarily addresses the dark, oppressive era of "White Terror" in Taiwan in 60s'.

While "Detention" is fundamentally a historical period drama, it is infused with a level of technical excellence typically associated with horror productions, which, in my opinion, enhances its appeal. Another commendable aspect is the acting, which as we all know could significantly influence the efficacy of a narrative, regardless of the literary and technical expertise available.

I would also like to appreciate the honesty and dedication demonstrated by each member of the cast, particularly Gingle Wang as Fang Ray-shin. Portraying a complex character like that is no easy feat, yet she effectively conveyed the anger and resentment that are deeply ingrained in her personality, her performance undoubtedly leaves the biggest mark!