
A City Of Sadness
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Initial release | Taiwan |
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Directors | Hou Hsiao-Hsien |
Chinese | 悲情城市 |
Languages | Mandarin Chinese |
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ID | 1081983 |
About A City Of Sadness
Soon after Japan relinquishes control of Taiwan in 1945, the Lin brothers face hardships from the changing culture. Bar owner Wen-heung (Chen Sown-yung), the eldest brother, falls foul of local gangsters, Wen-sun disappears, and Wen-leung, scarred by his experiences in the war, ends up in an insane asylum. Deaf-mute photographer Wen-ching (Tony Leung Chiu Wai), the youngest brother, decides to make a stand and fight the Kuomintang government from China that is assuming power. …