A City of Sadness

Directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien
Hou Hsiao-Hsien
Film Movement Classics
1989
157 Minutes
Taiwan
Mandarin, Taiwanese, Japanese, Cantonese, Shanghainese
Classics, Drama, Asian
Not Rated
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Theatrical booking
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Synopsis

Soon after Japan relinquishes control of Taiwan in 1945, the Lin brothers face hardships from the changing culture. Bar owner Wen-heung (Chen Sung-Young), 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. Presented in a new 4K restoration carried out at Taipei Postproduction Corporation.

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