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Lung, a former member of the national Little League team and now operator of an old-style fabric business, is never able to shake a longing for his past glory. One day, he runs into a former teammate, who is now a struggling cab driver. The two talk about old times, and they are struck by a sense of loss. Lung is living with his old childhood sweetheart Ah Chin, a westernized professional woman who grew up in a traditional family. Although they live together, Ah Chin is always wary of Lung's past liaison with another girl. After an argument, Ah Chin tries to find solace by hanging out with her sister's friends, a group of westernized, hedonistic youths. Edit Translation

  • English
  • Türkçe
  • magyar / magyar nyelv
  • dansk
  • Country: Taiwan
  • Type: Movie
  • Release Date: 1985
  • Duration: 1 hr. 50 min.
  • Score: 7.5 (scored by 78 users)
  • Ranked: #52676
  • Popularity: #17585
  • Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

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May 17, 2020
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Overall 8.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
A classic Taiwanese Movie. Very beautifully directed by Edward Yang. It's a new-wave movie. The most impressive aspect of the story is its visual style. The usage of unfurnished apartments, offices and alienated urban landscapes is a great illustration of emptiness embedding the protagonists. In his second feature, Edward Yang also appears to be a solid visual master showing great work with lights. The clarity of visual style, emotionally charged close-up and stylish looks and cuts are really impressive. The film might be not so moving, but the story is brilliant in its poignancy and bleakness.

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  • Movie: Taipei Story
  • Country: Taiwan
  • Release Date: 1985
  • Duration: 1 hr. 50 min.
  • Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

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  • Score: 7.5 (scored by 78 users)
  • Ranked: #52676
  • Popularity: #17585
  • Watchers: 218

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