Prince of Tears
淚王子
Synopsis
A shameful period in Taiwanese history provides the backdrop for this emotional drama from writer and director Yonfan (aka Yang Fan). In 1949, in the wake of the 228 Incident (in which anti-government protesters launched a rebellion that was violently put down by authorities), Taiwan came under martial law, and through much of the 1950s brutal reprisals against suspected communists were commonplace. During the years of the "White Terror," thousand of supposed dissidents were killed, imprisoned or simply disappeared at the hands of the military police.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yonfan
- Screenplay & Story
- Yonfan
- Original Score
- Yue Yat-Yiu
- Original Title
- 淚王子
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yonfan
Yonfan
Yue Yat-Yiu
Chin Ting-chang
Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Fruit Chan
Department Leadership Roster
Chin Ting-chang
Director of Photography
Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Editor
Yonfan
Director
Yonfan
Screenplay
Fruit Chan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prince of Tears
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What is Prince of Tears about?
A shameful period in Taiwanese history provides the backdrop for this emotional drama from writer and director Yonfan (aka Yang Fan). In 1949, in the wake of the 228 Incident (in which anti-government protesters launched a rebellion that was violently put down by authorities), Taiwan came under martial law, and through much of the 1950s brutal reprisals against suspected communists were commonplace. During the years of the "White Terror," thousand of supposed dissidents were killed, imprisoned or simply disappeared at the hands of the military police.
Who directed Prince of Tears?
Prince of Tears was directed by Yonfan.
Who stars in Prince of Tears?
The principal cast of Prince of Tears includes Fan Wing, Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan, Terri Kwan Wing, Océane Zhu, Jack Kao.
When was Prince of Tears released and how long is it?
Prince of Tears was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Prince of Tears?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prince of Tears was composed by Yue Yat-Yiu.