Evening News
晚間新聞
Synopsis
Shih-Yen is upset about Ko-Ching prioritizing her career over their marriage and even getting an abortion without his knowledge. To express discontent, Shih-Yen moves in with his mistress. Despite feeling overwhelmed by her messy personal life, Ko-Ching manages to lead her company and delivers a successful fashion show. The film reflects on career women’s struggles between family and work, it also describes the gender role stereotypes in a marriage. Although the film demonstrates clearly women’s difficult role in society, it still chooses to show the possibility of women being independent, capable and charming to refute the status quo of patriarchy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
2020 digital restoration
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mi-Mi Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Song Hsiang-Yu
- Original Score
- Tso Hong Yuan
- Original Title
- 晚間新聞
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mi-Mi Lee
Song Hsiang-Yu
Tso Hong Yuan
Lam Sin-Leung
Department Leadership Roster
Mi-Mi Lee
Director
Song Hsiang-Yu
Screenplay
Lam Sin-Leung
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evening News
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Evening News about?
Shih-Yen is upset about Ko-Ching prioritizing her career over their marriage and even getting an abortion without his knowledge. To express discontent, Shih-Yen moves in with his mistress. Despite feeling overwhelmed by her messy personal life, Ko-Ching manages to lead her company and delivers a successful fashion show. The film reflects on career women’s struggles between family and work, it also describes the gender role stereotypes in a marriage. Although the film demonstrates clearly women’s difficult role in society, it still chooses to show the possibility of women being independent, capable and charming to refute the status quo of patriarchy.
Who directed Evening News?
Evening News was directed by Mi-Mi Lee.
Who stars in Evening News?
The principal cast of Evening News includes Gua Ah-leh, Charlie Chin Chiang-Lin, Sibelle Hu Hui-Chung, Louis Hsiao Da-Lu, Hwa Fang.
When was Evening News released and how long is it?
Evening News was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Evening News?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evening News was composed by Tso Hong Yuan.