The Embers
餘燼
Synopsis
In 2006, Detective Chang leads a police investigation into a murder committed in a public marketplace. Chang discovers the victim's father has ties to several other families with dead or missing members, and a grim espionage case buried for 50 years in Taiwan's past. Meanwhile, the kidnapped Mr. Hsu is interrogated by a mysterious mastermind. As the truth emerges, the embers of history become a deadly wildfire.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taiwan Film Festival in Toronto
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chung Mong-hong
- Screenplay & Story
- Chung Mong-hong, Pierre Chu
- Original Score
- Lu Lu-ming
- Original Title
- 餘燼
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Studios
- 3 Ng Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chung Mong-hong
Chung Mong-hong, Pierre Chu
Lu Lu-ming
Chung Mong-hong
Lai Hsiu-hsiung
Qu You-ning, Tung Cheng-yu, Tseng Shao-chien
Department Leadership Roster
Chung Mong-hong
Director
Chung Mong-hong
Writer
Pierre Chu
Writer
Chung Mong-hong
Director of Photography
Hsu Li-wen
Costume Design
Lai Hsiu-hsiung
Editor
Lu Lu-ming
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Embers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Embers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Embers about?
In 2006, Detective Chang leads a police investigation into a murder committed in a public marketplace. Chang discovers the victim's father has ties to several other families with dead or missing members, and a grim espionage case buried for 50 years in Taiwan's past. Meanwhile, the kidnapped Mr. Hsu is interrogated by a mysterious mastermind. As the truth emerges, the embers of history become a deadly wildfire.
Who directed The Embers?
The Embers was directed by Chung Mong-hong.
Who stars in The Embers?
The principal cast of The Embers includes Chang Chen, Mo Tzu-yi, Hsu Wei-ning, King Shih-chieh, Liu Kuan-Ting.
When was The Embers released and how long is it?
The Embers was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Embers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Embers was composed by Lu Lu-ming.