The World Between Us (2019)

Original title

我們與惡的距離

Directed by

Lin Chun-yang

Cast

Alyssa Chia, James Wen, Wu Kang Ren, Tracy Chou, Chen Yu, Honduras, Pets Tseng, Shih Ming Shuai

Genre

thriller television series

Country

Taiwan

Length

2 seasons, 20 episodes

Rated

NC16

Rating

8.8 of 10 from 57 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A mass shooting at a movie theater sets off a chain of events that connects the killer, the victims' families, the media covering the story, and the legal team defending the shooter. The series examines how each group struggles with grief, blame, and the search for justice.

tenseheavysomberthoughtfulemotionally complexsoberingintimate

What happens

The World Between Us (Chinese: 我們與惡的距離; lit. ''The Distance Between Us and Evil'') is a 2019 Taiwanese television series written by Lu Shih Yuan and directed by Lin Chun Yang. The series follows the aftermath of a mass shooting at a movie theatre and the fates of all involved: the killer, the victims, the victims' families, the media, and the legal defense team. Contemporary Taiwanese social issues are explored, such as the death penalty, mental health stigmas, journalism ethics, and media sensationalism. The series stars Alyssa Chia, Wu Kang Ren, James Wen, Tracy Chou, Pets Tseng, Chen Yuu and JC Lin. The World Between Us is produced jointly by the Public Television Service, HBO Asia and Catchplay. The series premiered in Taiwan on March 24, 2019 and consists of 10 episodes. The series has renewed for the second season, with the story happens in-between before and after the original series was held. The second season, globally labeled The World Between Us: After the Flames was premiered on June 6, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video outside Taiwan. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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