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A City of Sadness

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A City of Sadness (1989)

— 159 min - Drama, History - 21 October 1989

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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.

Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien

Writers: Chu Tien-wen, Wu Nien-Jen

Stars: Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Hsin Shu-Fen, Chan Chung-Yung, Wu Nien-Jen, Jack Kao, Tsai Chen-Nan, Kelly Ko, Wou Yi Fang, Chi-Ying Kao, Ho Ai-Yun, Chien-Ho Huang, Huang Chien-ru, Tien-Lu Li, Ju Lin, Lih-Ching Lin, Ching Lu, Ikuyo Nakamura

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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.

Collections: Hou Hsiao-hsien

Genres: Drama, History

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Country: Hong Kong, Taiwan

Language: Cantonese, 普通话, Japanese

Release Date: 21 October 1989

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Company Credits

Production Companies: ERA International, 3-H Films

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Runtime: 2 h 39 min

Soon after Japan relinquishes control of Taiwan in 1945, the Lin brothers face hardships from the changing culture.

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