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Unexpectedly, his confrontation results in him discovering a trunk filled with children locked in cages. This moment unveils the dark underbelly of human trafficking that Guan has stumbled upon in his frantic quest. However, disappointment floods in as he fails to find Tangerine amidst the chaos, and his attempts bring the police to suspect him instead.
The Dreamlike Threads of Reality
Throughout the film, Guan’s dreams are interlaced with visions of his daughter, often accompanied by ominous imagery, like black, slimy vines ensnaring her, highlighting his despair. Upon waking from these vivid dreams, he is confronted by the relentless pain of loss, which ignites his resolve to do whatever it takes to reclaim Tangerine.