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The Bleeding Edge

  • 2016
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
143
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The Bleeding Edge (2016)
When a Western entrepreneur in China discovers that his heart transplant came from a vast organ harvesting enterprise, he has to risk everything to save a woman from becoming the next victim.
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When a Western entrepreneur in China discovers that his heart transplant came from a vast organ harvesting enterprise, he has to risk everything to save a woman from becoming the next victim... Read allWhen a Western entrepreneur in China discovers that his heart transplant came from a vast organ harvesting enterprise, he has to risk everything to save a woman from becoming the next victim.When a Western entrepreneur in China discovers that his heart transplant came from a vast organ harvesting enterprise, he has to risk everything to save a woman from becoming the next victim.

  • Director
    • Leon Lee
  • Writers
    • Leon Lee
    • Drew Parker
  • Stars
    • Curtis Lum
    • James Yi
    • Alex Duncan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    143
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Leon Lee
    • Writers
      • Leon Lee
      • Drew Parker
    • Stars
      • Curtis Lum
      • James Yi
      • Alex Duncan
    • 7User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Curtis Lum
    Curtis Lum
    • Peng
    James Yi
    James Yi
    • Xiong
    Alex Duncan
    Alex Duncan
    • Reporter
    Melody B. Choi
    Melody B. Choi
    • Lian
    Barbara Beall
    Barbara Beall
    • Sarah
    • (as Barbara Kozicki)
    Jessica Lee
    Jessica Lee
    • Cute Nurse
    Anastasia Lin
    Anastasia Lin
    • Jing
    Raymond Zhang
    Raymond Zhang
    • Detention Centre Doctor
    Henry Mah
    Henry Mah
    • Ma
    Susie Lee
    Susie Lee
    • Chinese Nurse #1
    Jay Clift
    Jay Clift
    • James
    Bernie Yao
    Bernie Yao
    • Wen Hai
    Carlo Yu
    Carlo Yu
    • Male Prisoner #1
    David Chin
    • Male Prisoner #2
    Jayson Li
    Jayson Li
    • Dr. Wei
    Scott McGrath
    Scott McGrath
    • Transplant Patient Mike
    Sky Kao
    Sky Kao
    • Zhao
    Chad Matchette
    Chad Matchette
    • Transplant Patient Sam
    • Director
      • Leon Lee
    • Writers
      • Leon Lee
      • Drew Parker
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    10happyguigui

    A must see

    I am not often moved to tears. But I was this time, and several times The story line is good and captivating The scenario is not linear as I expected, it surprised me several times. The story is even more captivating when you know it is based on true events. I checked a bit more of what is happening in China, it is just unbelievable ! It is as the movie shows and maybe worse : all the cheating, spying and the tortures to get those people to sign against their believes... In a recent article it was said that the number of illegal transplants amounts between 1 and 1.5 millions ! It is alike what happened during WW2 with the Jews. To summarize, this movie is a must-see, as much for the story in itself and for the message it delivers
    10bmccarthy-78532

    organ harvesting in China revealed. 90% of the film scenes are based off of true accounts. A narrative with a surprising end that inspires you to want to do something.

    I cannot begin to describe how heart wrenching this film is. I was blind to the insanity of the goings on in China and now I am so broken hearted. Please watch this film and spread awareness about this atrocity. The story of a Chinese family torn apart because of their illegal belief and a wealthy technician from the west. This will take you in and inspire you to get on the internet and try to do something about spreading the awareness. As can be evidence by me. This is not something that people who have a stomach will like to see but they need to see it. We cannot keep burying our head in the sand. Its time to do something America.
    9jbug76

    Thrilling, devastating

    I recommend this film, highly. It puts you in the middle of the action in China -- spying, lying, profiteering, violence -- that China doesn't want anyone to know about. Gave me goosebumps to think that the technology and heartless state policy in the film is real. That realism raised the stakes for the action and the plot to incredible heights. Props to a refreshingly intelligent thriller. Probably not a good one for young kids, FYI, but it would be good for a younger generation, say, teenagers, to see it because there'a a good message and it could open their eyes to some crazy stuff going on in the world right now that they'd be better for knowing. Plus, they'd be riveted, just like anyone, by the story.
    10bradbussche

    Thought provoking, touching, hit you at the core - based on true events.

    I watched this film at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival and was not surprised that it was this year's award winning film. My wife and I like films that are based on true events, so as to become more conscientiously aware of the world around us.

    At the end of this film my heart was deeply moved by the shocking revelation, that such a horrific atrocity of live organ harvesting is systematically underway by the Chinese Communist Party and still happening to this day.

    Something struck my inner core deeply and I was left with uncontrollable tears of shock, horror and sadness that such things are playing out in real life. Like a surreal horror movie or nightmare come to life...

    I've since been interested in helping any way I can to help spread the awareness locally here to my community at large of organ harvesting in China. I have been lead to our university and found a group of individuals who are trying to educate students and professors about these present day atrocities and am wanting to continue to support these endeavors in which ever way, shape or form I can. My thoughts and prayers go out to all prisoners of conscious being persecuted by the Chinese government 🙁😔🙁
    8steve-ruzicka

    Watch with objectivity

    This movie is not about acting or thriller. As horrible as it appears, an in depth check on the internet confirms the practices used by the Chinese government regime in not only incarcerating Falun Gong practitioners but also using their vital organs for business transplants. Horrors are not new. Torture is not new. The history of humanity is stained continuously with groups (governments, sects or individuals) exerting their power to achieve their immoral objectives. This movie is a milestone, as many others before (see the work of Costa Gravas), to make us open our minds to animal totalitarism. In terms of cinematography, the movie is average. The content is what is mostly important.

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official Site of The Bleeding Edge
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Heart Choices
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada(location)
    • Production company
      • Flying Cloud Productions
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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