Sick kids with sass, parents with drama, and 159 minutes of tears you didn't sign up for.
Welcome to Ward 816, a place filled with incredible children who are true warriors. Each of them carries a badge symbolising their strength in fighting various diseases. In this bustling ward, there's a special group, including Yuan, Shi-yan, Heng, Nuala, Jia-nong, and Da-shan. Despite their parents' occasional arguments, they always come together to support one another when it matters most.
Acting
Child ensemble carries every scene effortlessly.
Direction
Wei Te-sheng's patient, unflinching gaze.
Production
Ward 816 feels lived-in, chaotic, real.
Director
Wei Te-sheng
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Wei Te-sheng spent months in pediatric wards researching; those 'badge' ceremonies mirror real Taiwanese hospital rituals.
The 159-minute runtime includes an unscripted 8-minute group scene where child actors improvised their goodbyes—kept in final cut.
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