The Hole
洞
“A search for intimacy in a world of disaster.”
Synopsis
In the final days of the year 1999, almost everyone in Taiwan has died from a strange plague that ravished the island. As rain pours down relentlessly, a single man is stuck with an unfinished plumbing job and a hole in his floor. This results in a very odd relationship with the woman who lives below him.
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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-16
Top Cast
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Yang Kuei-mei
The Woman Downstairs
Lee Kang-sheng
The Man Upstairs
Miao Tian
The Customer at Market
Hui-Chin Lin
Neighbor
Lin Kun-huei
The Kid
Tong Hsiang-Chu
The Plumber
Chen Shiang-Chyi
(voice)
Daphne Han
(voice)
Bo-Chin Wei
(voice)
Jacques Picoux
(voice)
Yee Chih-yen
(voice)
Lu Yi-ching
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 10, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsai Ming-liang
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsai Ming-liang, Pi-ying Yang
- Original Score
- Grace Chang
- Original Title
- 洞
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Haut et Court, Arc Light Films, La Sept-Arte, Central Motion Picture Corporation, China Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsai Ming-liang
Tsai Ming-liang, Pi-ying Yang
Grace Chang
Liao Pen-jung
Hsiao Ju-kuan
Pierre Chevalier, Su-ming Cheng, Peggy Chiao, Chiu Shun-Ching
Department Leadership Roster
Tsai Ming-liang
Screenplay
Pi-ying Yang
Screenplay
Tsai Ming-liang
Director
Liao Pen-jung
Director of Photography
Peggy Chiao
Producer
Grace Chang
Original Music Composer
Hsiao Ju-kuan
Editor
Lee Pao-lin
Production Design
Vivian Ming Chou
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hole
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What is The Hole about?
In the final days of the year 1999, almost everyone in Taiwan has died from a strange plague that ravished the island. As rain pours down relentlessly, a single man is stuck with an unfinished plumbing job and a hole in his floor. This results in a very odd relationship with the woman who lives below him.
Who directed The Hole?
The Hole was directed by Tsai Ming-liang.
Who stars in The Hole?
The principal cast of The Hole includes Yang Kuei-mei, Lee Kang-sheng, Miao Tian, Hui-Chin Lin, Lin Kun-huei.
When was The Hole released and how long is it?
The Hole was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hole was composed by Grace Chang.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hole?
The Hole holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).