Film
A City of Sadness
Drama · 2h 38m
Where to see it
1 screening in 1 city
1 screening in Brussel
Galeries
- 19:00
About
In 1945 Taiwan, deaf photographer Wen-ching and the Lin family face the transition from Japanese to Kuomintang rule and the political unrest that follows.
Japan's surrender in 1945 leaves Taiwan under Kuomintang control, and the Lin family marks the opening of Little Shanghai, the nightclub and gambling house run by its eldest son, in Keelung. That day Hinomi (Hsin Shu-fen), a nurse, arrives at Kinguichu Miners' Hospital, where her brother has arranged for his friend Wen-ching (Tony Leung Chiu-wai), the family's deaf fourth son, to meet her. Wen Leung (Jack Kao), the third son, returns from service in the Japanese army. The film is set against the political upheaval around the February 28 Incident of 1947 and the repression later known as the White Terror.
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Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
Tony Leung Chiu-waias Wen-Ching
Hsin Shu-Fenas Wu Kuan Mei / Hinome
Chan Chung-Yungas Wen-Heung
Jack Kaoas Wen Leung
Tai Boas Ah Jia
Li Tian-Luas Ah Lu
Grace Chen Shu-Fangas Meidai
Wu Nien-jenas Mr. Wu
Tsai Chen-nanas Singer
King Shih-chiehas Mr. Huang
Ko Su-yunas Sister-in-law- Wou Yi Fangas Wu Kuan Rong / Hinoiei
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Written by
- Wu Nien-jen, Chu Tien-wen
- Producers
- Chiu Fu-sheng
- Camera
- Chen Hwai-En
- Music
- S.E.N.S.
- Editing
- Liao Ching-sung
- Countries
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Studios
- 3-H Films, Era International
Good to know
- Running time
- 2 hours 38 minutes
- Language
- CN, ZH, Japanese
Questions
How long is A City of Sadness?
2 hours 38 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 58 minutes.
Where can I see A City of Sadness?
There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is A City of Sadness in?
A City of Sadness is in CN, ZH and Japanese. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.
Who is in A City of Sadness?
Tony Leung Chiu-wai plays Wen-Ching, with Hsin Shu-Fen, Chan Chung-Yung, Jack Kao, Tai Bo and Li Tian-Lu.
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