Taipei Suicide Story (2020)

Other name: 安眠旅舍, An Mian lu She

Description:

Taipei Suicide Story plunges viewers into the somber world of a unique Taipei suicide hotel, a place where individuals confront their ultimate decision. The film focuses on a quiet receptionist, accustomed to the hotel's melancholic atmosphere, whose routine night is profoundly transformed by a new guest's arrival. This guest is visibly torn, grappling with the immense choice of whether to embrace life or surrender to death. Over the course of this single, pivotal night, an unexpected and fleeting bond blossoms between the two women. The receptionist, usually a silent observer, finds herself drawn into the guest's internal struggle, becoming an unlikely companion during her darkest hours. This poignant narrative explores themes of despair, human connection, and the delicate line between choosing to live or letting go, all set against the unique backdrop of a Taipei suicide hotel during one poignant night. It's a powerful exploration of empathy in the face of ultimate despair.

Director: KEFF

Country: Taiwanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Crime; Thriller