14 Apples
十四顆蘋果
Synopsis
Wang Shin-hong is suffering from insomnia. A fortune teller advises the Mandalay businessman, whose car and bulging wallet suggest that business is going pretty well, to spend 14 days in a monastery, living life as a monk and eating an apple a day. Such a thing is possible in Burma today. Wang Shin-hong arrives at the rural monastery, has his head shaved and dons a red robe, in which he instantly becomes an authority. During the welcome procession, the village women, their poverty clear from their clothing and the huts in the background, put more than they have in his alms bowl. During his fleeting role as their advisor, Wang Shin-hong soon learns of the villagers’ attempts to survive and make a living as legal or illegal migrants in China, Thailand or Malaysia. He also finds out how the other monks try to generate profit and additional income.
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Midi Z
- Screenplay & Story
- Wu Pei-Chi, Midi Z, Lin Sheng-wen
- Original Title
- 十四顆蘋果
- Country of Origin
- Myanmar, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Burmese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Taiwan Public Television Service Foundation, Myanmar Montage Films, Seashore Image Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Midi Z
Wu Pei-Chi, Midi Z, Lin Sheng-wen
Midi Z, Wang Fu-Ang
Midi Z, Lin Sheng-wen, Wu Pei-Chi
Midi Z, Lin Sheng-wen, Isabella Ho, Wang Shin-hong
Department Leadership Roster
Midi Z
Director
Midi Z
Director of Photography
Midi Z
Editor
Lin Sheng-wen
Editor
Wu Pei-Chi
Screenplay
Midi Z
Screenplay
Lin Sheng-wen
Screenplay
Wu Pei-Chi
Editor
Midi Z
Producer
Lin Sheng-wen
Producer
Isabella Ho
Producer
Wang Shin-hong
Producer
Wang Fu-Ang
Director of Photography
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What is 14 Apples about?
Wang Shin-hong is suffering from insomnia. A fortune teller advises the Mandalay businessman, whose car and bulging wallet suggest that business is going pretty well, to spend 14 days in a monastery, living life as a monk and eating an apple a day. Such a thing is possible in Burma today. Wang Shin-hong arrives at the rural monastery, has his head shaved and dons a red robe, in which he instantly becomes an authority. During the welcome procession, the village women, their poverty clear from their clothing and the huts in the background, put more than they have in his alms bowl. During his fleeting role as their advisor, Wang Shin-hong soon learns of the villagers’ attempts to survive and make a living as legal or illegal migrants in China, Thailand or Malaysia. He also finds out how the other monks try to generate profit and additional income.
Who directed 14 Apples?
14 Apples was directed by Midi Z.
Who stars in 14 Apples?
The principal cast of 14 Apples includes Wang Shin-hong.
When was 14 Apples released and how long is it?
14 Apples was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.