[Event] 16th Anniversary Celebration: Medical Humanities Thematic Book Exhibition & Medical Humanities & Care Movie Screenings
I. Medical Humanities Thematic Book Exhibition
- Event Period: March 3 – March 21
- Venue: Exhibition Area, 2nd Floor, Library
II. Medical Humanities & Care Movie Screenings
- Venue: Distance Learning Commons, 3rd Floor, Library
- Target Participants: Current students, full-time faculty, staff, and full-time research assistants of the university.
- Bonus: Attend any movie screening to receive an exquisite gift! Quantities are limited and available only while supplies last.
-
🎬 Screening Schedule & Movie Summaries
1. "The Hermit Crab's Noah's Ark"
- Time: March 6 (Thu), 12:10 PM
- Runtime: Approx. 57 mins
- Synopsis:
"When my wheelchair starts to move, that's when I truly feel my own existence!" Just like hermit crabs crawling with heavy shells on their backs, these children have no choice but to quietly accept their unique realities. Zi-wei, who suffers from severe muscular dystrophy, travels abroad with his friends to compete in a boccia tournament. Through the help of assistive technologies, they fulfill their dreams of mobility. Their world is no longer just a cold ceiling, but one filled with vibrant, leaping colors. -
"Eye of the Storm"
- Time: March 13 (Thu), 12:10 PM
- Runtime: Approx. 1 hour 59 mins
- Synopsis:
Dr. Xia Zheng, a thoracic surgeon at Taipei United Hospital, is recalled to the hospital for an emergency surgery, only to find himself trapped in a sudden lockdown. Meanwhile, Jin You-zhong, a tabloid journalist who has heard rumors of a mysterious virus spreading in the hospital, sneaks in as a patient to chase an exclusive scoop. At the same time, Tai-he, a passionate young nurse, and Li Xin-yan, a medical intern, are also trapped inside. While the two dedicated medical professionals care for patients with all their hearts, they underestimate the virus and end up in grave danger. As the outbreak spirals out - of control, risking everyone's safety, they each make choices they never thought possible. In the face of a pandemic, mutual aid is the ultimate salvation.
-
3. "The Promise of an Angel"
- Time: March 20 (Thu), 12:10 PM
- Runtime: Approx. 1 hour 29 mins
- Synopsis:
Bo-an-tong is left paralyzed and unable to speak after a stroke, yet he remains fully aware of his surroundings and keeps a mind of his own. One day, Marti, a lively and outgoing child cancer patient, begins pestering Bo-an-tong to play games with him. Initially, the pessimistic old man deeply resents this mischievous, eccentric child, wishing for nothing more than peace and quiet. Over time, however, the elderly man and the young boy find a unique way to communicate, forging an unbreakable bond. The lonely Bo-an-tong eventually discovers that this one and only friend has brought newfound radiance to the twilight of his life.