Daughter of the Nile
Watch TrailerLin Hsiao-yang tries to keep her family together while working as a waitress at Kentucky Fried Chicken and going to night school. With no mother and her father currently working out of town, it is up to Lin Hsiao-yang to take care of her younger siblings, who are slipping into a life of crime.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 尼羅河女兒 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Director | Hou Hsiao-hsien |
| Runtime | 91 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (29 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Hou Hsiao-hsien constructs a poignant family portrait, relying on restrained, observational filmmaking. The director explores the fragility of domestic life amid Taiwan's rapid urbanization, using quiet, detail-rich scenes to build emotional resonance.
What lingers after the final frame is a deep sense of melancholy and respect for the protagonist's quiet resilience. The film is a subtle testament to the weight carried by the young. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
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Best viewed in a quiet, contemplative setting to absorb its subtle rhythms.
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