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202127 minPGdocumentary

Next Stop

202127 minPGdocumentary

After a motorbike accident, Wen Jin-sheng has spent 25 years lying in bed, facing paralysis and contemplating euthanasia.

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After a motorbike accident, Wen Jin-sheng has spent 25 years lying in bed, facing paralysis and contemplating euthanasia.

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Charles Yangdirector

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Wen Jin-sheng lies in bed, unable to move after a motorbike accident during high school. The accident resulted in a severe spinal injury and paralysis of all limbs. For 25 years, Jin-sheng's life has been confined to his bedroom. His family faces financial strain due to his condition. As he contemplates euthanasia, Jin-sheng reflects on the loss of direction in his life. The film addresses his struggles and the impact on those around him.

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