This film, even at 20 years old, may be the strongest cinematic statement I've ever seen against country "boundaries" and "imperialism". Between the beginning of the 20th century, Chinese people lived in Taiwan under Japanese rule for two generations. By WW II, they were living alongside the Japanese and the remaining (that's another story) indigenous peoples more or less peacefully. The Taiwanese, after two…
Top 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
Wu Nien-jen
Mr. Wu
Tsai Chen-nan
Singer
King Shih-chieh
Mr. Huang
Ko Su-yun
Sister-in-law
Wou Yi Fang
Wu Kuan Rong / Hinoiei
Chi-Ying Kao
Shopkeeper
Ho Ai-Yun
Concubine
Huang Chien-ru
Ah Xue
Lih-Ching Lin
Sister-in-law
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FAQ about A City of Sadness
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 in 1989.
What genres does A City of Sadness belong to?
A City of Sadness is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in A City of Sadness?
The cast of A City of Sadness includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hsin Shu-Fen, Chan Chung-Yung, Jack Kao, Tai Bo.