Name: A City of Sadness
Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Genre: Drama, History, Comedy
Released: 1989-01-01
Duration: PT2h 38mM
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hsin Shu-Fen, Chan Chung-Yung, Jack Kao, Tai Bo

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What is A City of Sadness (1989) about?

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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.

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Who stars in A City of Sadness?

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A City of Sadness stars 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). The film was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.

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How long is A City of Sadness?

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A City of Sadness has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated NR.

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Is A City of Sadness worth watching?

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A City of Sadness holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, History, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch A City of Sadness?

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