"A taut, teasing study of loneliness, alienation and the dangerous lure of fantasy." – Variety

When three boys stumble across the body of a fellow student, whose death is swiftly ruled a suicide, they suspect something more sinister. The boys start their own investigation into her history, blaming bullying and plotting revenge – with chilling repercussions.

In a dramatic departure from his MIFF 2013-screened Touch of the Light (Taiwan's entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards), director Chang Jung-chi dissects the complicated teenage psyche in a thriller fuelled by angst, restlessness, and the desperation to fit in. With finessed performances from the young cast, the grimly atmospheric Partners in Crime delves into a dangerous world where real connections are fleeting, social media reigns and gossip can easily – and willingly – be mistaken for the truth.

MIFF recommends ages 15+  

_{All films featured as part of the Next Gen program are approved for screening by the Australian Classification Board. Next Gen screenings are open to all ages, but people under the age of 15 must attend in the company of an adult guardian.}

School-group bookings are also available for this film; visit Next Gen for more details.