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A City of Sadness
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A City of Sadness

1989 · 158 min Drama History
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Wen-Ching

Hsin Shu-Fen

Hsin Shu-Fen

Wu Kuan Mei / Hinome

Chan Chung-Yung

Chan Chung-Yung

Wen-Heung

Jack Kao

Jack Kao

Wen Leung

Tai Bo

Tai Bo

Ah Jia

Li Tian-Lu

Li Tian-Lu

Ah Lu

Grace Chen

Grace Chen

Meidai

Wu Nien-jen

Wu Nien-jen

Mr. Wu

Tsai Chen-nan

Tsai Chen-nan

Singer

King Shih-chieh

King Shih-chieh

Mr. Huang

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