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悲情城市 (1989)

Drama

Soon after Japan relinquishes control of Taiwan in 1945, the Lin brothers face hardships from the changing culture. Bar owner Wen-heung, the eldest brother, falls foul of local gangsters, Wen-sun disappears, and Wen-leung, scarred by his experiences in the war, ends up in an insane asylum. Deaf-mute photographer Wen-ching, the youngest brother, decides to make a stand and fight the Kuomintang government from China that is assuming power.

Updated May 19 2020

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1989-10-06

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Runtime: 159 mins Rating: 7.4

Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-Wai

Wen-Ching

Tsai Chen-Nan

Wu Nien-Jen

Mr. Wu

Chan Chung-Yung

Wen-Heung

Jack Kao

Wen Leung

Kelly Ko

Hsin Shu-Fen

Hinome

Crew

Fu-Sheng Chiu

Producer

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Director

Chu Tien-Wen

Writer