The Sadness
哭悲
“It feels...wonderful...”
Synopsis
A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they attempt to be reunited amid the chaos of a pandemic outbreak. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things imaginable.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-13
Top Cast
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Berant Zhu
Jim
Regina Lei
Kat
Wang Tzu-chiang
Business Man
Apple Chen
Molly
Lan Wei-hua
Dr. Alan Wong
Ralf Chiu
Mr. Lin
Huang Lueh-geng
Kevin / MRT Employee
Emerson Tsai
Warren Liu
Chou Chih-min
Old Woman
Cai An-Long
President
Liu Chang-han
General
Kass Tsai
Cafe Owner (uncredited)
Ark Zheng
Man Wearing Sunglasses on the Subway (uncredited)
Ricky Liu
Man Who Has His Eyes Gouged Out on the Subway (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gérardmer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 12, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 21, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Jabbaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Jabbaz
- Original Score
- Tzechar
- Original Title
- 哭悲
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Machi Xcelsior Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Jabbaz
Rob Jabbaz
Tzechar
Bai Jie-li
Rob Jabbaz
Li-Cheng Huang, Lu Wei-chun, David Barker
Department Leadership Roster
Chin-Fu Liu
Production Design
Lu Wei-chun
Producer
Rob Jabbaz
Editor
Bai Jie-li
Director of Photography
David Barker
Producer
Rob Jabbaz
Director
Rob Jabbaz
Writer
Tzechar
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sadness
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What is The Sadness about?
A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they attempt to be reunited amid the chaos of a pandemic outbreak. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things imaginable.
Who directed The Sadness?
The Sadness was directed by Rob Jabbaz.
Who stars in The Sadness?
The principal cast of The Sadness includes Berant Zhu, Regina Lei, Wang Tzu-chiang, Apple Chen, Lan Wei-hua.
When was The Sadness released and how long is it?
The Sadness was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sadness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sadness was composed by Tzechar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sadness?
The Sadness holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).