And Deliver Us from Evil (2001)

And Deliver Us from Evil

2001

Documentary

Synopsis

According to the Tao people’s traditional beliefs, illness was a sign of supernatural possession by evil spirits. Many patients thus became isolated, unable to receive any medical care. A native of the Orchid Island (Lanyu) where she worked as a nurse, the filmmaker initiated a program in 1997, recruiting some 40 volunteers to visit and care for homebound elderly patients against considerable social pressure. This documentary captures the powerful dilemma when traditional values clash with compassion.

Credits

Director

Si Yabosokanen

Crew

Chang Lin-shan (Cinematography)

Chen Pin-chuan (Cinematography)

Huang Bi-feng (Cinematography)

Huang Ching-wen (Cinematography)

Si Yabosokanen (Cinematography)

Huang Chi-mao (Editor)

Si Yabosokanen (Editor)