How long is A City of Sadness?

A City of Sadness is 2 hr 38 min long.

Who is Wen-ching in A City of Sadness?

Tony Leung Chiu Wai plays Wen-ching in the film.

A City of Sadness

Name: A City of Sadness
Genre: Drama
Released: 1989-09-15
Duration: 158
Rating: 90

NR 2 hr 38 min

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Soon after Japan relinquishes control of Taiwan in 1945, the Lin brothers face hardships from the changing culture. Bar owner Wen-heung (Chen Sown-yung), the eldest brother, falls foul of local gangsters, Wen-sun disappears, and Wen-leung, scarred by his experiences in the war, ends up in an insane asylum. Deaf-mute photographer Wen-ching (Tony Leung Chiu Wai), the youngest brother, decides to make a stand and fight the Kuomintang government from China that is assuming power.

GENRE: Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Sep 15, 1989

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How long is A City of Sadness?: A City of Sadness is 2 hr 38 min long.

Who directed A City of Sadness?: Hsiao-hsien Hou

Who is Wen-ching in A City of Sadness?: Tony Leung Chiu Wai plays Wen-ching in the film.

What is A City of Sadness about?: Soon after Japan relinquishes control of Taiwan in 1945, the Lin brothers face hardships from the changing culture. Bar owner Wen-heung (Chen Sown-yung), the eldest brother, falls foul of local gangsters, Wen-sun disappears, and Wen-leung, scarred by his experiences in the war, ends up in an insane asylum. Deaf-mute photographer Wen-ching (Tony Leung Chiu Wai), the youngest brother, decides to make a stand and fight the Kuomintang government from China that is assuming power.