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Gigi Leung Suffers Domestic Violence: Bruises All Over, Choked and Slapped by Ex-Husband in Shocking Scene

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Vic Chou plays a cold-blooded doctor in the horror series 'The Town of Wisdom,' adapted from Junji Ito's manga.
  • The series features intense scenes where Chou's character physically assaults actress Gigi Leung.
  • The drama blends Japanese horror with Taiwanese thriller aesthetics, receiving positive audience reception.

In the chilling new series 'The Town of Wisdom,' adapted from the renowned Japanese horror manga artist Junji Ito's works, actor Vic Chou embodies a ruthless doctor who shows no compassion for the less fortunate. The drama, which mixes Japanese horror elements with Taiwanese thriller aesthetics, has garnered praise from viewers.

I can't believe I have to do this to a goddess!

— Vic ChouDescribing the pressure he felt while filming intense scenes where his character assaults Gigi Leung.

One of the most shocking moments in the series involves Chou's character brutally assaulting actress Gigi Leung. He delivers three hard slaps and forces her to consume a blood-red fruit, uttering menacing words about her becoming nourishment for a blood tree to benefit their daughter. This intense physical confrontation left Chou feeling immense pressure, exclaiming his disbelief at having to act so harshly towards a beloved actress.

It's my honor to play a married couple with a handsome co-star.

— Gigi LeungEasing the tension on set during a physically demanding scene with Vic Chou.

Leung, however, eased the tension on set, humorously stating it was her honor to play a married couple with a handsome co-star. Despite the on-screen violence, she and Chou shared a memorable experience, both sustaining bruises from the demanding scenes. The series also features a touching reconciliation between Leung's character and her daughter, portrayed by Chen Yen-fei, in its emotional climax.

You listen to Dad. Dad got into top university here and became an excellent doctor. You are my daughter, you can do it too.

— Vic ChouHis character chillingly tells his daughter, whom he has locked in a small room, to follow in his footsteps.

Leung described her role as her most challenging to date, moving from comedic and romantic roles to portraying a deeply anxious mother. She related to the character's tragic nature, noting that many people see aspects of her in the role. As a mother herself, Leung reflected on parenting, emphasizing that parents are not saints and should apologize to their children when they err, advocating for mutual understanding and growth.

You will become the nourishment for the blood tree, dedicating your life to your daughter. Didn't you always want her to succeed?

— Vic ChouHis character menacingly tells his ex-wife, Gigi Leung, as he forces her to eat a blood-red fruit.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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