Tropical Fish
熱帶魚
Synopsis
When a daydreaming Taipei teenager tries to save a kidnapped boy, he ends up being kidnapped himself and transported to the Taiwanese countryside. There, among an eccentric family of criminals, he embarks on an unexpected journey that is by turns hilarious, surreal, and deeply humane.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lin Chia-Hung
Liu Chih-chiang
Lin Cheng-sheng
Ah-ching
Shi Ching-Luen
Wang Tao-nan
Wen Ying
Auntie
Akio Chen
Lai Maochun
Lien Pi-tung
Ah Xiong
Lang Tsu-yun
Anchor
Fan Hsiao-Fan
Junior High School Girl
Bella Chen
Teacher
Lee Yung-Feng
Criminal Police
Lin Chao-Hsiung
Hsu Huo-du
Hsu Chieh-Hui
Lu Fei
Wang Ming-tai
Senior Police
Hsu Fu-chun
Policeman
David Chao
Wen Qing
Chen Shih-Chieh
Interview Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmasia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Yu-hsun
- Screenplay & Story
- Chen Yu-hsun
- Original Score
- Max Yu
- Original Title
- 熱帶魚
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Central Motion Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Yu-hsun
Chen Yu-hsun
Max Yu
Liao Pen-jung
Lei Chen-ching
Jiang Feng-Chyt
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Yu-hsun
Director
Chen Yu-hsun
Writer
Jiang Feng-Chyt
Producer
Lei Chen-ching
Editor
Liao Pen-jung
Director of Photography
Max Yu
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tropical Fish.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Tropical Fish.
Movies Watched
list2
MovieLens[10K:20K]
R-C |•| P-M/S
W L
More Like Tropical Fish
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Fish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tropical Fish about?
When a daydreaming Taipei teenager tries to save a kidnapped boy, he ends up being kidnapped himself and transported to the Taiwanese countryside. There, among an eccentric family of criminals, he embarks on an unexpected journey that is by turns hilarious, surreal, and deeply humane.
Who directed Tropical Fish?
Tropical Fish was directed by Chen Yu-hsun.
Who stars in Tropical Fish?
The principal cast of Tropical Fish includes Lin Chia-Hung, Lin Cheng-sheng, Shi Ching-Luen, Wen Ying, Akio Chen.
When was Tropical Fish released and how long is it?
Tropical Fish was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Tropical Fish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tropical Fish was composed by Max Yu.