Father to Son
范保德
Synopsis
On his 60th birthday, Van is told that he is seriously ill. But instead of going to Taipei for treatment, his illness leads him to Japan. Together with his son, he goes in search of the father who abandoned him 50 years ago. At the same time, a young man with a mysterious connection to Van's past is travelling from Hong Kong to Taiwan.
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Father to Son - trailer | IFFR 2018
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hsiao Ya-chuan
- Screenplay & Story
- Hsiao Ya-chuan
- Original Score
- Chris Hou, Summer Lei
- Original Title
- 范保德
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- BIT Production, Pixelfly Digital Effects
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hsiao Ya-chuan
Hsiao Ya-chuan
Chris Hou, Summer Lei
Lin Tse-chung
Liao Ching-sung
Hou Hsiao-hsien, Hsiao Jui-Lan
Department Leadership Roster
Hsiao Ya-chuan
Director
Liao Ching-sung
Editor
Chris Hou
Original Music Composer
Summer Lei
Original Music Composer
Hsiao Jui-Lan
Producer
Lin Tse-chung
Director of Photography
Huang Wen-ying
Production Design
Hsiao Ya-chuan
Screenplay
Chen Chia-Min
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father to Son
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What is Father to Son about?
On his 60th birthday, Van is told that he is seriously ill. But instead of going to Taipei for treatment, his illness leads him to Japan. Together with his son, he goes in search of the father who abandoned him 50 years ago. At the same time, a young man with a mysterious connection to Van's past is travelling from Hong Kong to Taiwan.
Who directed Father to Son?
Father to Son was directed by Hsiao Ya-chuan.
Who stars in Father to Son?
The principal cast of Father to Son includes Michael Huang, Kaiser Chuang, Aria Wang, Wen Chen-ling, Fu Meng-po.
When was Father to Son released and how long is it?
Father to Son was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Father to Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father to Son was composed by Chris Hou, Summer Lei.