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A City of Sadness

NR19892h 38mHou Hsiao-hsien
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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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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Frequently asked questions

What is A City of Sadness (1989) about?

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.

Who stars in A City of Sadness?

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.

How long is A City of Sadness?

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

Is A City of Sadness worth watching?

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

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