Taipei Story
青梅竹馬
Synopsis
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.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Taipei Story (1985) REMASTERED TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tsai Chin
Chin
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Lung
Wu Nien-jen
Chen
Lin Hsiu-Ling
A-Ling
Ko Su-yun
Gwan
Ko I-chen
Mr. Ke
Mei Fang
Chin's Mother
Wu Ping-nan
Chin's Father
Yang Li-yin
Qin
Grace Chen Shu-Fang
Mrs. Mei
Lai Te-Nan
Coach
Sun Peng
De-ming Lyu
Nai-Chu Ting
Shu-yao Yang
Cynthia Khan
Edward Yang
Bartender (uncredited)
Chang Shih
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Yang
- Screenplay & Story
- Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen, Edward Yang
- Original Score
- Edward Yang, Tu Duu-chih
- Original Title
- 青梅竹馬
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Evergreen Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Yang
Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen, Edward Yang
Edward Yang, Tu Duu-chih
Yang Wei-han
Song Fanchen, Wang Chi-yang
Huang Yung, Lin Jung-feng, Lau Shing-Chung
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Yang
Director
Edward Yang
Original Music Composer
Yang Wei-han
Director of Photography
Song Fanchen
Editor
Wang Chi-yang
Editor
Huang Yung
Producer
Lin Jung-feng
Producer
Lau Shing-Chung
Producer
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Screenplay
Chu Tien-Wen
Screenplay
Edward Yang
Screenplay
Tsai Cheng-pin
Production Design
Chen Chih-chan
Costume Design
Tu Duu-chih
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Taipei Story.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taipei Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Taipei Story includes Tsai Chin, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wu Nien-jen, Lin Hsiu-Ling, Ko Su-yun.
When was Taipei Story released and how long is it?
Taipei Story was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Taipei Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taipei Story was composed by Edward Yang, Tu Duu-chih.