A City of Sadness
19892h 38m7.5(155 votes)
DramaHistory
Synopsis
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.
A City of Sadness (1989) is a drama and history film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hsin Shu-Fen, and Chan Chung-Yung. The film runs for 2 hours 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 155 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in A City of Sadness?
A City of Sadness stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hsin Shu-Fen, Chan Chung-Yung, and Jack Kao, and was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
How long is A City of Sadness?
A City of Sadness has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes.
When did A City of Sadness come out?
A City of Sadness was released in 1989.
What genre is A City of Sadness?
A City of Sadness is a drama and history film.
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A City of Sadness holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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