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A Drifting Life

IMDb 6.4

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After his wife dies during childbirth, Ku-cheng leaves his children behind in their rural village while he finds work on a construction site in the city. He develops a relationship with a widow but despite their intimacy, he refuses to remarry.

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What is A Drifting Life (1996) about?

After his wife dies during childbirth, Ku-cheng leaves his children behind in their rural village while he finds work on a construction site in the city. He develops a relationship with a widow but despite their intimacy, he refuses to remarry.

Who stars in A Drifting Life?

A Drifting Life stars Lee Kang-sheng (Ku-cheng), Jing Tseng, Wang Yu-wen, Vicky Wei, David Chao. The film was directed by Lin Cheng-sheng.

How long is A Drifting Life?

A Drifting Life has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996.

Is A Drifting Life worth watching?

A Drifting Life holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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