The Black Kite
黑風箏
Synopsis
At the end of WWII, the Nationalist party of Republic of China, also known as the Kuomintang (KMT), took control of Taiwan and imposed martial law for 38 years. This period is known as the White Terror, where anyone suspected go being a Communist agent was hunted down. Through a 7-year-old girl’s point of view, The Black Kite brings us back to the innocent, yet high-handed time of the 1960s Taiwan.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
LA Shorts International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee I-hui
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee I-hui
- Original Title
- 黑風箏
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee I-hui
Lee I-hui
Zhu Ying-rong
Yu Pei-Hua
Department Leadership Roster
Lee I-hui
Writer
Lee I-hui
Director
Zhu Ying-rong
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Kite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Kite about?
At the end of WWII, the Nationalist party of Republic of China, also known as the Kuomintang (KMT), took control of Taiwan and imposed martial law for 38 years. This period is known as the White Terror, where anyone suspected go being a Communist agent was hunted down. Through a 7-year-old girl’s point of view, The Black Kite brings us back to the innocent, yet high-handed time of the 1960s Taiwan.
Who directed The Black Kite?
The Black Kite was directed by Lee I-hui.
Who stars in The Black Kite?
The principal cast of The Black Kite includes Lai Yu-fei, Mo Tzu-yi, Chang Ning, Alec Chia, Li Ying-hung.
When was The Black Kite released and how long is it?
The Black Kite was released in 2021 with a total runtime of Unknown.