What is Taipei Story?
Taipei Story is a drama film released in 1985 that has a runtime of two hours. The story centers on a young woman who urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei in order to find a future.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Release date
- May 1, 1985
- Genres
- Drama
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
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Taipei Story is a drama film released in 1985 that has a runtime of two hours. The story centers on a young woman who urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei in order to find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend, Lung, will be the key to that future. However, Lung is stuck in a past that combines baseball and traditional loyalty. This adherence to the past ultimately leads him to squander his nest egg in order to bail her father out of financial trouble.
Should you watch it?
“A young woman navigates contemporary Taipei while her boyfriend remains stuck in the past.”
- Explores the complexities of navigating contemporary Taipei
- Depicts a grinding relationship between childhood sweethearts
- Examines the tension between traditional loyalty and the future
- The story focuses on a grinding relationship
Watch it if you are interested in a Taiwanese drama about navigating the maze of contemporary Taipei.
The film is a two-hour drama exploring the relationship between Ah-lung and Ah-chen.
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Is Taipei Story worth watching?
The film is a 1985 Taiwanese drama directed by Edward Yang.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours.
What is the main plot of the movie?
It follows the relationship between Ah-lung and Ah-chen as they navigate life in Taipei.
Who are the main actors in the film?
The film stars Hou Hsiao-hsien and Tsai Chin.
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