Taipei Story(1985)
青梅竹馬
Taipei Story Synopsis
A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend Lung is the key to the future, but Lung is stuck in a past that combines baseball and traditional loyalty that leads him to squander his nest egg bailing her father out of financial trouble.
Taipei Story (1985) is a drama film directed by Edward Yang, released on May 1, 1985 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Tsai Chin, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wu Nien-jen and Lin Hsiu-Ling. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 142 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Yang
- Writers:
- Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen, Edward Yang
- Producers:
- Huang Yung, Lin Jung-feng, Lau Shing-Chung
- Cinematographer:
- Yang Wei-han
- Composer:
- Edward Yang
- Production:
- Evergreen Film Company
- Status:
- Released
Taipei Story (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Taipei Story before you stream it.
Taipei Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tsai Chin
as Chin
Hou Hsiao-hsien
as Lung
Wu Nien-jen
as Chen
Lin Hsiu-Ling
as A-Ling
Ko Su-yun
as Gwan
Ko I-chen
as Mr. Ke
Mei Fang
as Chin's Mother
Wu Ping-nan
as Chin's Father
Yang Li-yin
as Qin
Grace Chen Shu-Fang
as Mrs. Mei
- Lai Te-Nan
Lai Te-Nan
as Coach
Sun Peng
Key crew
Directed by Edward Yang, written by Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-Wen and Edward Yang, produced by Huang Yung, Lin Jung-feng and Lau Shing-Chung.
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Taipei Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 142 ratings.
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Taipei Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Taipei Story online?
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Taipei Story (1985) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Taipei Story?
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The main cast of Taipei Story (1985) includes Tsai Chin, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wu Nien-jen, Lin Hsiu-Ling and Ko Su-yun. The film was directed by Edward Yang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Taipei Story released?
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Taipei Story was released on May 1, 1985 and runs for 2h.
Is Taipei Story worth watching?
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Taipei Story (1985) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 142 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 Taipei Story?
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Yes. The official Taipei Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.