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Cult Murders Caesarean-Born Victims in Chilling New Asian Crime Series
4 Nov
Summary
- Singaporean-Taiwanese crime thriller "The Fundamentals" tackles tension between science and spirituality
- Follows a superstitious cop and a fact-based investigator probing a rural cult's ritual killings
- Series aims to balance regional specificity with global appeal
In November 2025, a cross-border collaboration between Singaporean and Taiwanese producers has brought a compelling crime thriller to the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF). "The Fundamentals," from acclaimed Singaporean filmmaker Yeo Siew Hua, explores the tension between scientific rationalism and spiritual belief systems through the lens of a chilling murder investigation.
The series follows a superstitious small-town police officer who teams up with a fact-based big-city investigator to uncover a rural cult responsible for murdering people born via caesarean section. The cult believes these killings will restore nature's balance, forcing the mismatched duo to confront their own beliefs about science, sexuality, and spirituality.
The project represents an evolution in the producers' collaboration strategy, as they aim to balance regional specificity with global appeal. While entirely set, developed, and shot in Taiwan with a Taiwanese cast, "The Fundamentals" is conceived as a Chinese language regional series that can reach audiences across Asia and worldwide. The producers are currently fine-tuning scripts and closing financing, with plans to begin production in 2026.
