The Web(2012) | Caught In

: Plays Chen Ruoxi, the ambitious journalist who publishes the video.

: Plays Yang Shoucheng, a man who becomes involved in Ye Lanqiu's final days. Caught in the Web(2012)

: The "piece" depicts the devastating catastrophes that follow a national cyber witch hunt. : Plays Chen Ruoxi, the ambitious journalist who

: It explores the role of both traditional and new media in fueling public outrage. : It explores the role of both traditional

: The film acts as a social commentary on how quickly online perception can replace truth.

Watch the official trailer for Caught in the Web (2012) to see how the viral incident unfolds:

The story begins when a young woman, Ye Lanqiu (Gao Yuanyuan), is diagnosed with advanced lymphatic cancer . Stunned by the news, she fails to give up her seat to an elderly man on a crowded bus. This moment is caught on a cell phone camera and leaked by a journalist, causing her to become a viral villain known as "Sunglass Girl". Key Themes