The Wheel of Life
大輪迴
Synopsis
Jointly and respectively directed by King Hu, Lee Hsing, and Pai Ching-Jui, three major Taiwan directors of the 1970s, this film consist of three shorts with the same cast of two actors and one actress, who through reincarnation meet in three different times.
Top Cast
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Shih Chun
Lu Zhenyi / Miao Huatang / Master Qiuwan
Sylvia Peng Hsueh-Fen
Han Xuemei / Meng Hualing / Manfeng
Chiang Hou-Jen
Feng Rui / Ma Jingbai / Yang Qiusheng
Tsao Chien
Lu Zizhen, part 1
Lee Man-Tai
The Mute, part 1
Hsi-ping Chang
Hsiao-ping Chang
Chen Hui-Lou
Uncle Xiao Yunan, part 2
Chang Pao-Shan
Er ye, part 2
Chiang Ching-Feng
Mr. Tian
Fu Pi-Hui
Madame Ma, part 2
Fu Chuen
Maid Xiaojuan, part 2
Wang Fei
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pai Ching-jui, King Hu, Lee Hsing
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Yung-hsiang
- Original Score
- Lo Ming-Tao
- Original Title
- 大輪迴
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Taiwan Film Culture Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pai Ching-jui, King Hu, Lee Hsing
Chang Yung-hsiang, Ling Chung
Lo Ming-Tao
Lin Tsan-Ting, Chow Yip-Hing
Chow Diy-Sun
Liu Cheung-Hung
Department Leadership Roster
Pai Ching-jui
Director
King Hu
Director
Lee Hsing
Director
Chang Yung-hsiang
Screenplay
Lin Tsan-Ting
Director of Photography
Liu Cheung-Hung
Producer
Chow Yip-Hing
Director of Photography
Chow Diy-Sun
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wheel of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wheel of Life about?
Jointly and respectively directed by King Hu, Lee Hsing, and Pai Ching-Jui, three major Taiwan directors of the 1970s, this film consist of three shorts with the same cast of two actors and one actress, who through reincarnation meet in three different times.
Who directed The Wheel of Life?
The Wheel of Life was directed by Pai Ching-jui, King Hu, Lee Hsing.
Who stars in The Wheel of Life?
The principal cast of The Wheel of Life includes Shih Chun, Sylvia Peng Hsueh-Fen, Chiang Hou-Jen, Tsao Chien, Lee Man-Tai.
When was The Wheel of Life released and how long is it?
The Wheel of Life was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wheel of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wheel of Life was composed by Lo Ming-Tao.