18
十八啦
“It is a story about a bowl and dice, the macrocosm and man.”
Synopsis
A multi-lingual tour guide who owns multiple passports one day drives his wife and daughter to a desolate seashore town and checks in a secluded, spacious, ruins-like hotel. From that moment on, he throws himself into gambling, tossing the dice with local residents all day. Sometimes he wins big, but sometimes he loses all. Feeling neglected and uncomfortable, his wife and daughter soon leave him and return home. He stays and wanders in this fishing village and gradually immerses himself in the surroundings—a place rife with immoral vagabonds, outlaws and weirdoes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ho Ping
- Screenplay & Story
- Kuo Cheng, Ho Ping
- Original Score
- Jim Shum
- Original Title
- 十八啦
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- King's Entertainment Co., Ltd., Taiwan Film Culture Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ho Ping
Kuo Cheng, Ho Ping
Jim Shum
Ho Ping
Chen Po-Wen, Chou She-Wei
Department Leadership Roster
Ho Ping
Director of Photography
Chen Po-Wen
Editor
Chou She-Wei
Editor
Kuo Cheng
Writer
Ho Ping
Writer
Ho Ping
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 18
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 18 about?
A multi-lingual tour guide who owns multiple passports one day drives his wife and daughter to a desolate seashore town and checks in a secluded, spacious, ruins-like hotel. From that moment on, he throws himself into gambling, tossing the dice with local residents all day. Sometimes he wins big, but sometimes he loses all. Feeling neglected and uncomfortable, his wife and daughter soon leave him and return home. He stays and wanders in this fishing village and gradually immerses himself in the surroundings—a place rife with immoral vagabonds, outlaws and weirdoes.
Who directed 18?
18 was directed by Ho Ping.
Who stars in 18?
The principal cast of 18 includes Lu Hsiao-Fen, Tou Tsung-hua, Wu Hsing-Guo, Hsiao Hou Tao, Tan Yang.
When was 18 released and how long is it?
18 was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for 18?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 18 was composed by Jim Shum.