Song of the Exile(1990)
客途秋恨
Song of the Exile Synopsis
Set in the early 1970s, it tells the story of a Chinese-Japanese student who returns to her native Hong Kong after graduating from a university in London. Once she arrives back home, she and her family begin to fight, largely due to cultural and societal conflicts between her mother and herself.
Song of the Exile (1990) is a drama film directed by Ann Hui, released on April 27, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Maggie Cheung, Lu Hsiao-Fen, Waise Lee Chi-Hung and Tien Feng. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Ann Hui
- Writers:
- Wu Nien-jen
- Producers:
- King Hu
- Cinematographer:
- David Chung
- Composer:
- Chen Yang
- Production:
- Cos Group
- Status:
- Released
Song of the Exile (1990) Trailer
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Song of the Exile Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maggie Cheung
as Cheung Hueyin
Lu Hsiao-Fen
as Aiko
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
as Mr. Cheung
Tien Feng
as Hueyin's Grandfather
Hsiao Hsiang
as Hueyin's Grandmother
- Chung Siu-Kwong
Chung Siu-Kwong
as Xiao Hui
- Tan Lang Jachi Tian
Tan Lang Jachi Tian
as Aiko's Brother
- Tinlan Yang
Tinlan Yang
as Little Hueyin
- Quinzi Yinjian
Quinzi Yinjian
as Aiko's Brother's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Ann Hui, written by Wu Nien-jen, produced by King Hu.
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Song of the Exile Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 24 ratings.
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Song of the Exile – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Song of the Exile online?
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Song of the Exile (1990) is available to stream on wavve, Watcha and TVING, and to rent or buy from wavve. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Song of the Exile?
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The main cast of Song of the Exile (1990) includes Maggie Cheung, Lu Hsiao-Fen, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Tien Feng and Hsiao Hsiang. The film was directed by Ann Hui. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Song of the Exile released?
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Song of the Exile was released on April 27, 1990 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Song of the Exile worth watching?
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Song of the Exile (1990) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 24 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 Song of the Exile?
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