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A City of Sadness at a glance
A City of Sadness is a 1989 drama and history film, running 2h 38m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
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Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1989-10-21
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 160 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe 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.
Cast
14 names
Tony Leung Chiu-waiWen-Ching
Hsin Shu-FenWu Kuan Mei / Hinome
Chan Chung-YungWen-Heung
Jack KaoWen Leung
Tai BoAh Jia
Li Tian-LuAh Lu
Grace Chen Shu-FangMeidai
Wu Nien-jenMr. Wu
Tsai Chen-nanSinger
King Shih-chiehMr. Huang
Ko Su-yunSister-in-lawWou Yi FangWu Kuan Rong / Hinoiei
Chi-Ying KaoShopkeeper
Ho Ai-YunConcubineQuestions about A City of Sadness
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Is A City of Sadness suitable for children?
A City of Sadness is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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.
How long is A City of Sadness?
A City of Sadness runs for 2h 38m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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