The Post-Truth World (2022) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A journalist pursuing truth becomes entangled in a murder, narcotics investigation, and prison escape.

Story Structure — 6 Plot Phases

A Game And A New Voice

The story opens with a dramatic baseball comeback and Liu Li-Min's family and journalistic life. His online program becomes popular after he moves it away from traditional broadcasting.

Key Events

• League Game Comeback — Team Leopard Cat overturns a three-run deficit with a bases-loaded home run. Location: Asia League Series stadium
• Family Time — Liu Li-Min spends time with his family away from the stadium. Characters: Liu Li-Min Location: Liu Li-Min's home
• Pitching Dream Encouraged — Liu Li-Min encourages a young player dreaming of pitching and going to America. Characters: Liu Li-Min Location: Baseball setting
• Truth-Based Journalism — Liu Li-Min works as a journalist and host guided by the importance of truth. Characters: Liu Li-Min Location: News studio
• Online Program Launch — Liu Li-Min moves True Standpoint to the Internet, where it becomes unexpectedly popular. Characters: Liu Li-Min Location: Internet program studio

Truth Meets Suspicion

Liu Li-Min's program exposes an alleged narcotics cover-up. A baseball game then becomes connected to Wang Shi-Yun's murder, drawing Liu into a deeper investigation.

Key Events

• Online Program Launch — Liu Li-Min moves True Standpoint to the Internet, where it becomes unexpectedly popular. Characters: Liu Li-Min Location: Internet program studio
• Precinct Cover-Up Exposed — An episode examines an alleged precinct cover-up involving seized narcotics. Characters: Liu Li-Min, Hsu Ya-Jing Location: True Standpoint broadcast
• Murder Linked To Game — A baseball game becomes linked to Wang Shi-Yun's murder. Characters: Liu Li-Min, Wang Shi-Yun Location: Baseball stadium
• Accusation Questioned — Liu Li-Min investigates why Zhang Zheng-Yi was accused and did not apparently flee. Characters: Liu Li-Min, Zhang Zheng-Yi Location: Liu Li-Min's investigation

Memories At The Ballpark

Questioning a former ballpark worker produces clues about Zhang Zheng-Yi's movements and his relationship with Wang Shi-Yun. The investigation begins to connect the murder to narcotics.

Key Events

• Witness Questioning — A former ballpark worker is questioned about Zhang Zheng-Yi and the murder. Characters: Zhang Zheng-Yi Location: Questioning room
• Third-Floor Recollection — A witness recalls Zhang Zheng-Yi going to the third floor near the killing. Characters: Zhang Zheng-Yi, Wang Shi-Yun Location: Ballpark
• Relationship Opposition Revealed — The investigation indicates that Mr. Wang opposed Zhang Zheng-Yi's relationship with Wang Shi-Yun. Characters: Zhang Zheng-Yi, Wang Shi-Yun Location: Ballpark investigation
• Investigation Turns To Drugs — Liu Li-Min connects Hsu Ya-Jing and Wang Shi-Yun to a possible narcotics meeting. Characters: Liu Li-Min, Hsu Ya-Jing, Wang Shi-Yun Location: Ballpark investigation

The Drug Connection

Possible narcotics dealings link Hsu Ya-Jing and Wang Shi-Yun to the ballpark. An apparent overdose and cocaine found in Wang Shi-Yun's blood intensify suspicion around Zhang Zheng-Yi.

Key Events

• Investigation Turns To Drugs — Liu Li-Min connects Hsu Ya-Jing and Wang Shi-Yun to a possible narcotics meeting. Characters: Liu Li-Min, Hsu Ya-Jing, Wang Shi-Yun Location: Ballpark investigation
• Security Worker Found Dead — A ballpark security worker is found dead from an apparent overdose. Characters: Hsu Ya-Jing, Wang Shi-Yun Location: Ballpark
• Cocaine Autopsy Revelation — Mr. Wang reveals cocaine in Wang Shi-Yun's blood and blames Zhang Zheng-Yi's influence. Characters: Zhang Zheng-Yi, Wang Shi-Yun Location: Murder investigation

The Investigator Under Fire

Liu Li-Min is accused of exploiting the case for his show and loses the trust of those involved. After Zhang Zheng-Yi's hideout is found, Liu himself becomes a police suspect.

Key Events

• Trust In Liu Collapses — Liu Li-Min is accused of exploiting the case for his show and loses trust. Characters: Liu Li-Min, Zhang Zheng-Yi, Hsu Ya-Jing Location: Investigation and broadcast
• Hideout Discovered — Authorities discover Zhang Zheng-Yi's hideout and examine possible assistance. Characters: Liu Li-Min, Zhang Zheng-Yi Location: Zhang Zheng-Yi's hideout
• Liu Becomes Suspect — Police suspect Liu Li-Min supplied Zhang Zheng-Yi with food and medication. Characters: Liu Li-Min, Zhang Zheng-Yi Location: Police investigation

Escape In The Headlines

The account ends with a broadcast about Zhang Zheng-Yi's prison break. Authorities search for the people who helped him escape, leaving the investigation unresolved.

Key Events

• Prison Break Broadcast — A broadcast recaps Zhang Zheng-Yi's prison break and the search for helpers. Characters: Liu Li-Min, Zhang Zheng-Yi Location: Broadcast studio
• Authorities Search For Helpers — Authorities search for people who helped Zhang Zheng-Yi escape. Characters: Zhang Zheng-Yi, Liu Li-Min Location: Authorities' search area
• Unresolved Escape Coverage — The available account ends with continuing coverage of the escape and investigation. Characters: Liu Li-Min, Zhang Zheng-Yi Location: Broadcast studio

Story Breakdown

• Baseball World — The baseball setting introduces the emotional and investigative environment surrounding the case.
  • League Comeback — Team Leopard Cat overturns a three-run deficit with a bases-loaded home run.
  • Young Pitcher Dream — Liu Li-Min encourages a young player who dreams of pitching in America.
• Liu's Journalism — Liu Li-Min builds a public platform around the belief that truth matters more than news alone.
  • Truth Principle — Liu Li-Min works as a journalist and host guided by a strong commitment to truth.
  • Online Popularity — True Standpoint becomes unexpectedly popular after moving to the Internet.
• Narcotics Cover-Up — A broadcast investigation exposes an alleged cover-up involving seized narcotics.
  • Precinct Allegations — The program examines a precinct's alleged concealment of seized drugs.
  • Hsu's Evidence — Hsu Ya-Jing pursues evidence connected to the narcotics case.
• Murder Investigation — Wang Shi-Yun's death turns the baseball setting into the center of a criminal mystery.
  • Game And Killing — A baseball game becomes linked to Wang Shi-Yun's murder.
  • Zhang Accused — Liu Li-Min investigates why Zhang Zheng-Yi was accused and did not apparently flee.
• Ballpark Testimony — Witness recollections reveal movements, relationship tension, and possible proximity to the killing.
  • Third Floor Memory — A witness recalls Zhang Zheng-Yi going to the ballpark's third floor.
  • Opposed Relationship — The investigation indicates opposition to Zhang Zheng-Yi's relationship with Wang Shi-Yun.
• Drug Operation Clues — The investigation connects the murder inquiry with possible narcotics dealings around the ballpark.
  • Narcotics Meeting — Hsu Ya-Jing and Wang Shi-Yun may have gone to the ballpark to obtain drugs.
  • Overdose Connection — A ballpark security worker's apparent overdose becomes a possible link to the drug operation.
• Public Trust Crisis — Liu Li-Min's investigative methods come under attack as suspicion spreads through the case.
  • Show Exploitation Claim — Liu Li-Min is accused of exploiting the case for his program.
  • Trust Withdrawn — Those involved lose trust in Liu Li-Min as the investigation becomes more personal.
• Escape And Suspicion — The story ends with Zhang Zheng-Yi's escape and a widening search for possible helpers.
  • Hideout Discovery — Authorities discover Zhang Zheng-Yi's hideout and investigate possible assistance.
  • Prison Break Search — A broadcast reports the prison break while authorities search for those who helped.

Directed by

If Chen

Key Cast

• Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan — Liu Li-Min
• Edward Chen — Zhang Zheng-Yi
• Caitlin Fang — Liu Zhen-zhen
• Aviis Zhong — Hsu Ya-Jing
• Xie Zhang-ying — Zeng Jing-An