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Taipei Story (1985)

Movie ★ 7.4 120 min

Drama

A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend Lung is the key to the future, but Lung is stuck in a past that combines baseball and traditional loyalty that leads him to squander his nest egg bailing her father out of financial trouble.

Edward Yang Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 1, 1985
Runtime
120 min
IMDb
tt0089866
Country
Language
Studio
Evergreen Film Company

Themes

Cast

Tsai Chin Tsai Chin Chin Hou Hsiao-hsien Hou Hsiao-hsien Lung Wu Nien-jen Wu Nien-jen Chen Lin Hsiu-Ling Lin Hsiu-Ling A-Ling Ko Su-yun Ko Su-yun Gwan Ko I-chen Ko I-chen Mr. Ke Mei Fang Mei Fang Chin's Mother Wu Ping-nan Wu Ping-nan Chin's Father Yang Li-yin Yang Li-yin Qin Grace Chen Shu-Fang Grace Chen Shu-Fang Mrs. Mei Lai Te-Nan Coach Sun Peng Sun Peng De-ming Lyu Nai-Chu Ting Nai-Chu Ting Shu-yao Yang Cynthia Khan Cynthia Khan Edward Yang Edward Yang Bartender (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Taipei Story about?
A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend Lung is the key to the future, but Lung is stuck in a past that combines baseball and traditional loyalty that leads him to squander his nest egg bailing her father out of financial trouble.
Who directed Taipei Story?
Taipei Story was directed by Edward Yang.
Who stars in Taipei Story?
Taipei Story stars Tsai Chin, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wu Nien-jen, Lin Hsiu-Ling.
When was Taipei Story released?
Taipei Story is a 1985 drama film.
Where can I watch Taipei Story?
You can watch Taipei Story with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.