A City of Sadness

Release Date:
Sep 15, 1989
Running Time:
2:38
Genre:
Drama
Director:
Hsiao-hsien Hou
Cast:
Tony Leung Chiu Wai
Hsin Shu-fen
Chen Sown-yung
Producers:
Fu-Sheng Chiu
Writers:
T'ien-wen Chu, Nien-Jen Wu
Language:
English
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A City of Sadness

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.

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