A City of Sadness (1989)
The story of a family embroiled in the "White Terror," the Kuomintang government's anti-communist political repression that was wrought on the Taiwanese people from 1947-1987.
Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 158 min
Release Date: October 21, 1989
Cast
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai - Wen-Ching
- Hsin Shu-Fen - Wu Kuan Mei / Hinome
- Chan Chung-Yung - Wen-Heung
- Jack Kao - Wen Leung
- Tai Bo - Ah Jia
- Li Tian-Lu - Ah Lu
- Grace Chen Shu-Fang - Meidai
- Wu Nien-jen - Mr. Wu
- Tsai Chen-Nan - Singer
- King Shih-Chieh - Mr. Huang
Screenplay
Cinematography: Chen Hwai-En
Production: ERA International, 3-H Films
Country: Hong Kong, Taiwan
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话, 日本語
Original Language: zh
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A City of Sadness about?
- The story of a family embroiled in the "White Terror," the Kuomintang government's anti-communist political repression that was wrought on the Taiwanese people from 1947-1987.
- Who directed A City of Sadness?
- A City of Sadness was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
- Who stars in A City of Sadness?
- A City of Sadness stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hsin Shu-Fen, Chan Chung-Yung, Jack Kao, Tai Bo, Li Tian-Lu.
- How long is A City of Sadness?
- A City of Sadness has a runtime of 2h 38m (158 minutes).
- What genre is A City of Sadness?
- A City of Sadness is a Drama, History film.
- Where was A City of Sadness produced?
- A City of Sadness was produced in Hong Kong, Taiwan.