Detention (2019)

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In the 1960s, two classmates go looking for their missing friends and teachers, all of whom took part in an illegal book club, only to come face to face with ghosts and deformed monsters that have taken over their school.

Director: John Hsu
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lu Lu-Ming
Cinematography: Chou Yi-Hsien
Editing: Shieh Meng-ju
Production: 1 Production Film, Lots Home Entertainment, Filmagic Pictures, Gamania Digital Entertainment, Taipei Film Commission, Kaohsiung Film Fund, MandarinVision, Warner Bros. (F.E.)
Country: Philippines, Taiwan
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh

Themes

Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak, Teacher-Student Relationship, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds

Keywords

high school, martial law, book club, betrayal, school, psychological thriller, teacher student relationship, based on video game, oppression

Trailer

Detention Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Detention about?
In the 1960s, two classmates go looking for their missing friends and teachers, all of whom took part in an illegal book club, only to come face to face with ghosts and deformed monsters that have taken over their school.
Who directed Detention?
Detention was directed by John Hsu.
Who stars in Detention?
Detention stars Gingle Wang, Fu Meng-Po, Tseng Jing-Hua, Cecilia Choi, Chu Hung-Chang, Liu Yue-Ti.
How long is Detention?
Detention has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Detention?
Detention is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama film.
Where was Detention produced?
Detention was produced in Philippines, Taiwan.
What are the themes of Detention?
The themes of Detention include: Mentor's Betrayal and Heartbreak, Teacher-Student Relationship, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Double Agent's Betrayal and Secrets, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds.