A City of Sadness (1989)
Original title: 悲情城市
A City of Sadness is a 1989 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, with a running time of 2h 38m. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hsin Shu-Fen and Chan Chung-Yung.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was A City of Sadness released?
A City of Sadness was released on 21 October 1989.
How long is A City of Sadness?
A City of Sadness runs 2h 38m.
Who made A City of Sadness?
A City of Sadness was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Cast
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Wen-Ching
- Hsin Shu-Fen as Wu Kuan Mei / Hinome
- Chan Chung-Yung as Wen-Heung
- Jack Kao as Wen Leung
- Tai Bo as Ah Jia
- Li Tian-Lu as Ah Lu
- Grace Chen Shu-Fang as Meidai
- Wu Nien-jen as Mr. Wu
- Tsai Chen-nan as Singer
- King Shih-chieh as Mr. Huang
- Su-Yun Ko as Sister-in-law
- Wou Yi Fang as Wu Kuan Rong / Hinoiei