Leon Dai

Leon Dai (戴立忍; Dài Lìrĕn, born 27 July 1966) is a Taiwanese actor and film director.

His film Cannot Live Without You was Taiwan’s submission to the 82nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. The film also won two awards at the 46th Golden Horse Film Awards. [wikipedia]

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Leon Dai filmography

 

Poster for the movie "Bad Education"

Bad Education

On the night of their high school graduation, three juvenile delinquents get drunk at their regular hangout. But for these boys about to enter a new chapter of life, they decide to share their darkest secrets with one another. The first secret is shocking. The second secret is terrifying. The third secret is… Wait! Unless you want us to kill you, you must do something terrible enough! Right now! Tonight!

Poster for the movie "March of Happiness"

March of Happiness

1945-1947, Taiwan. A teenage couple were deeply in love despite objections from the girl’s family. Their tragic story is played out in travelling troupes, tea-houses and western-style cafes, with the backdrop of Japanese occupation and the 28 February Incident.

Poster for the movie "Summer, Dream"

Summer, Dream

College student Hsiao Chih has been dreaming of studying abroad and having foreign affairs. His plan to fulfill this dream in the summer is, however, discouraged by the economic downturn in Taiwan. Just as he feels depressed about the need to spend a long summer back home, taking care of his old grandma and her grocery store, here comes a Western girl named Elisa. One thing leads to another, Hsiao Chih and two women – … Read more

Poster for the movie "The Fourth Portrait"

The Fourth Portrait

Ten year-old Xiang faces a lonely future after his father dies. Just when he thinks he’s going to spend his life in the orphanage, his estranged mother shows up. And his life changes forever… A loveless mother, a hateful stepfather, a chilly home. Where’s Xiang heading to? He finds comfort in drawing and his work reveals his longing for care and affection. Life is full of hope again when he meets the old school janitor … Read more

Poster for the movie "Your Name Engraved Herein"

Your Name Engraved Herein

In 1987, as martial law ends in Taiwan, Jia-han and Birdy fall in love amid family pressure, homophobia and social stigma.

Poster for the movie "Reign of Assassins"

Reign of Assassins

Set in ancient China, Zeng Jing is a skilled assassin who finds herself in possession of a mystical Buddhist monk’s remains. She begins a quest to return the remains to its rightful resting place, and thus places herself in mortal danger because a team of assassins is in a deadly pursuit to possess the remains which holds an ancient power-wielding secret.

Poster for the movie "The Great Buddha +"

The Great Buddha +

Pickle is a night security guard at a bronze statue factory. His colleague, Belly Bottom, works as a recycling collector during the day, and Pickle’s biggest pleasure in life is flicking through the porn magazines Belly Bottom collects in the small hours in the security room. Having late night snacks and watching television are an integral part of their dull lives. One day when the television is broken, their lives are changed forever. The story … Read more

Poster for the movie "Godspeed"

Godspeed

A Taiwanese drug mule has his foolproof smuggling method thrown out of whack when he catches a ride with the wrong cab driver, in this highly entertaining caper starring Hong Kong comedy legend Michael Hui.

Poster for the movie "B.T.S. (Better Than Sex)"

B.T.S. (Better Than Sex)

A web of connected stories on adventure, sex, and love in Taiwan, including a 17 y.o. boy with a porn obsession, three hoodlums, and a self-righteous police officer.

Poster for the movie "Blue Cha Cha"

Blue Cha Cha

Just coming out of the jail, depressed and close-hearted, Ah Yu met two men with different characters from each other. One is a businessman, charming and mature; the other is a young supervisor in a factory with a promising future. But these two loves are short-lived, fading away like bubbles on the beach. With a wounded soul, she went back to the cottage owned by Sister An, a friend from jail. A-Yu, a woman just … Read more

Poster for the movie "(Sex) Appeal"

(Sex) Appeal

Huihua, a music school freshman, is raped by Professor Lee. She files a suit against him with the help of another professor, who involves his attorney friend, Fang Anyu. As the film focuses on the secondary abuse inflicted on Huihua, it narrows in on the characters’ inner lives. Why does Fang Anyu defend Huihua while his marriage crumbles? Why does attorney Lin so actively defend her husband? Above all, Huihua’s complex psyche is evident in … Read more

Secret Sharer

On a rusting cargo ship in the South China Sea, it’s the young Polish captain’s first command. His mutinous Chinese crew suspect him and his unscrupulous Boss of planning to scuttle the ship for an insurance scam. When the crew abandon ship, the young captain is left alone on board, helpless, anchored in a bay. That night while waiting anxiously on deck, he finds a naked body floating in the sea below, tangled up in … Read more

Poster for the movie "The Law Of Attraction"

The Law Of Attraction

Country: China Production Company: Angel Wings Entertainment Genre: Drama Director: Zhao Tian Yu Starring: Wen Zhang, Bai Bai He, Zhang Jing Chu, Guo Tao, Leon Dai, Karen Mok, Bowen Duan, Huang Huan Length: 97 mins Date of release: 8th April, 2011

Poster for the movie "Black & White: The Dawn of Assault"

Black & White: The Dawn of Assault

A policeman, who is fearless to death, can do anything for just one truth, while a gangster, who fears death the most, has drew life threats from his risky action all for love. One policeman and one gangster can be great partners that you have never imagined. Somehow, rescue of the world now is entirely relying on the partners. Within 36 hours, they must resolve the crisis that could destroy the Harbor City…

Poster for the movie "Fall of Ming"

Fall of Ming

  明朝崇祯15年,全国内忧外患,大将孙传庭(戴立忍 饰)临危受命带着妻子冯氏(冯波 饰)来到潼关抵抗李自成的军队。与此同时游医吴又可(冯远征 饰)怀着济世救人之心来到潼关拜访师傅——药局提领赵川(钱学格 饰)。大敌当前,孙传庭军中士兵染上怪病,同时还要面对崇祯皇帝(余少群 饰)的催促出兵和潼关豪绅顾清远(马精武 饰)等人的自私敛财。赵川因施救不力以身殉职,吴又可在危难之时挺身而出,靠着不同寻常的治疗方法与孙传庭惺惺相惜。最后瘟疫终于被控制住,但是国家的病症能否被战争治好吴又可和孙传庭都无法预料。

Poster for the movie "Control"

Control

Mark, a man who commits perjury for his company in order to help his mother. However, he meets a mysterious person who threatens him and forces him to rob a bank. After the theft, the mysterious person continues to cause disasters to happen to Mark, which is when Mark vows to break free from this person’s control and expose his or her true identity.