Gorgeous
美人圖
Synopsis
A rural youth, Lin, works as a janitor at an airline in Taipei while attending night school to learn English. He shares a flat with Guo, who makes a fortune catering to Japanese clients. To fund his brother's wedding, Lin borrows from his company. When his father urgently arrives in Taipei seeking money, can Lin resolve his father's concerns? The narrative critiques society's infatuation with foreign ideals and exposes the darker sides of human nature.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taipei Film Festival ( 2K Restoration )
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Mei-chun
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Chen-Ho
- Original Title
- 美人圖
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Tomson (Hong Kong) Films Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Mei-chun
Wang Chen-Ho
Kevin Chu, Hsu Feng
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Mei-chun
Director
Wang Chen-Ho
Writer
Hsu Feng
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gorgeous
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gorgeous about?
A rural youth, Lin, works as a janitor at an airline in Taipei while attending night school to learn English. He shares a flat with Guo, who makes a fortune catering to Japanese clients. To fund his brother's wedding, Lin borrows from his company. When his father urgently arrives in Taipei seeking money, can Lin resolve his father's concerns? The narrative critiques society's infatuation with foreign ideals and exposes the darker sides of human nature.
Who directed Gorgeous?
Gorgeous was directed by Chang Mei-chun.
Who stars in Gorgeous?
The principal cast of Gorgeous includes Yang Ching-huang, Lin Ruiyang, Chao Shun, Elten Ting, Guan Shan.
When was Gorgeous released and how long is it?
Gorgeous was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is Gorgeous based on a book or true story?
Gorgeous is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wang Chen-Ho".