The Boys from Fengkuei(1983)
風櫃來的人
The Boys from Fengkuei Synopsis
Ah-Ching and his friends have just finished school in their island fishing village, and now spend most of their time drinking and fighting. Three of them decide to go to the port city of Kaohsiung to look for work. They find an apartment through relatives, and Ah-Ching is attracted to the girlfriend of a neighbor. There they face the harsh realities of the big city.
The Boys from Fengkuei (1983) is a drama film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, released on July 13, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Doze Niu Cheng-Tse, Chang Shih, Lin Hsiu-Ling and Grace Chen Shu-Fang. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Writers:
- Chu Tien-Wen
- Cinematographer:
- Chen Kun-hou
- Production:
- Evergreen Film Company
- Status:
- Released
The Boys from Fengkuei (1983) Trailer
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The Boys from Fengkuei Cast & Crew
Main cast
Doze Niu Cheng-Tse
as Ah Ching
Chang Shih
as Arong
Lin Hsiu-Ling
as Hsiao Hsing
Grace Chen Shu-Fang
as Ah Ching's Mother
Tou Tsung-hua
as Huang Jinhe
Yang Li-yin
Fanny Chang Chun-Fang
as Arong's Sister
Yen Cheng-kuo
Hou Hsiao-hsien
as Arong's Sister's Boyfriend
Key crew
Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, written by Chu Tien-Wen.
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The Boys from Fengkuei Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 72 ratings.
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The Boys from Fengkuei – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boys from Fengkuei online?
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The Boys from Fengkuei (1983) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boys from Fengkuei?
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The main cast of The Boys from Fengkuei (1983) includes Doze Niu Cheng-Tse, Chang Shih, Lin Hsiu-Ling, Grace Chen Shu-Fang and Tou Tsung-hua. The film was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boys from Fengkuei released?
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The Boys from Fengkuei was released on July 13, 1983 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Boys from Fengkuei worth watching?
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The Boys from Fengkuei (1983) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boys from Fengkuei?
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