Taipei Story (1985)

Taipei Story (1985) poster

A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend Lung is the key to the future, but Lung is stuck in a past that combines baseball and traditional loyalty that leads him to squander his nest egg bailing her father out of financial trouble.

Director: Edward Yang
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Edward Yang, Tu Duu-Chih
Cinematography: Yang Wei-han
Editing: Song Fanchen, Wang Chi-yang
Production: Evergreen Film Company
Country: Taiwan
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh

Themes

Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt

Keywords

regret, taiwan, taipei, childhood sweetheart

Trailer

Taipei Story Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taipei Story about?
A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend Lung is the key to the future, but Lung is stuck in a past that combines baseball and traditional loyalty that leads him to squander his nest egg bailing her father out of financial trouble.
Who directed Taipei Story?
Taipei Story was directed by Edward Yang.
Who stars in Taipei Story?
Taipei Story stars Chin Tsai, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wu Nien-jen, Lin Hsiu-Ling, Su-Yun Ko, Ko I-chen.
How long is Taipei Story?
Taipei Story has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Taipei Story?
Taipei Story is a Drama film.
Where was Taipei Story produced?
Taipei Story was produced in Taiwan.
What are the themes of Taipei Story?
The themes of Taipei Story include: Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt.