24th New York Asian Film Festival

July 11-27, 2025

North American Premiere

Organ Child

器子

An altruistic man’s life is violently shattered by sudden tragedy. Framed for a crime he didn’t commit, he spends 17 years imprisoned, emerging consumed by vengeance. His relentless quest reveals horrifying truths buried deep within systems of power and corruption. With true-crime resonance and pulp-fiction flair,_ Organ Child is an ingeniously constructed thriller, blending nail-biting suspense, explosive action, and intense emotional stakes. Driven by gripping performances from Joseph Chang and Moon Lee, this film reaffirms contemporary Taiwanese cinema’s knack for pushing genre boundaries. Dark, relentless, and meticulously crafted, Organ Child_ boldly explores the brutal battle between individual morality and institutional evil, delivering shocks that linger long after the credits roll.

Director: Chieh Shueh Bin
Cast: Joseph Chang, Moon Lee
Languages: Mandarin with English subtitles
2024; 110 min.
Country: Taiwan

SCHEDULE:

Sunday July 27, 3:00pm
SVA Theatre

Intro and Q&A with director Chieh Shueh Bin

Chieh Shueh Bin
簡學彬

Hsueh-Bin Chieh has participated in many commercials, TV programs, films and documentaries. In 2018, the TV movie Ping Pong, which he directed, was nominated for Best Miniseries or Television Film Award at the 53rd Golden Bell Awards, and also selected into The 10th Annual Cross-Strait Film Exhibition and Montreal World Film Festival. In 2020, Candy Online was nominated for Best Miniseries or Television Film of the 55th Golden Bell Awards. In the same year, he also released his first feature film, Do You Love Me as I Love You?, which became the box office champion of the summer. He is presenting his latest film, Organ Child, at NYAFF 2025.