A City of Sadness
A City of Sadness
Movie
A City of Sadness
7.5/10
1989
2h 38m
zh
Drama
History

Overview

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.

Director

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Writers

Wu Nien-jen, Chu Tien-Wen

Movie Information

Release Date

October 21, 1989

Runtime

2h 38m

Status

Released

Original Language

zh

Vote Count

146

Production

ERA International

3-H Films

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