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5.1 / 10(17 votes)IMDb20051h 37mTaiwan

The Heirloom

宅變

“Sometimes inheritance is a curse”

Synopsis

A Taiwanese man returns to the island after years abroad when he inherits a house; when he and his fiancé move in, strange things start to happen.

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The Heirloom (2005) HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-12

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Filmasia Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 19, 2021

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Leste Chen
Screenplay & Story
Dorian Li
Original Title
宅變
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
1h 37m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Leste Chen

Screenplay & Story

Dorian Li

Director of Photography

Kwan Pung-Leung

Department Leadership Roster

Dorian Li

Screenplay

Leste Chen

Leste Chen

Director

Kwan Pung-Leung

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heirloom

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Heirloom about?

A Taiwanese man returns to the island after years abroad when he inherits a house; when he and his fiancé move in, strange things start to happen.

Who directed The Heirloom?

The Heirloom was directed by Leste Chen.

Who stars in The Heirloom?

The principal cast of The Heirloom includes Terri Kwan Wing, Jason Chang, Chang Chia-hui, Tender Huang, Lu Yi-ching.

When was The Heirloom released and how long is it?

The Heirloom was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heirloom?

The Heirloom holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).