The Hole(1998)
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A search for intimacy in a world of disaster.
The Hole Synopsis
In the final days of the year 1999, almost everyone in Taiwan has died from a strange plague that ravished the island. As rain pours down relentlessly, a single man is stuck with an unfinished plumbing job and a hole in his floor. This results in a very odd relationship with the woman who lives below him.
The Hole (1998) is a drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Tsai Ming-liang, released on September 14, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Yang Kuei-mei, Lee Kang-sheng, Miao Tian and Hui-Chin Lin. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
- Director:
- Tsai Ming-liang
- Writers:
- Pi-ying Yang, Tsai Ming-liang
- Producers:
- Peggy Chiao
- Cinematographer:
- Liao Pen-jung
- Composer:
- Grace Chang
- Production:
- Haut et Court, Arc Light Films, La Sept-Arte, Central Motion Picture Corporation, China Television
- Status:
- Released
The Hole (1998) Trailer
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The Hole Videos & Clips
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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]
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Official US trailer [Subtitled]
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The Hole Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yang Kuei-mei
as The Woman Downstairs
Lee Kang-sheng
as The Man Upstairs
Miao Tian
as The Customer at Market
- Hui-Chin Lin
Hui-Chin Lin
as Neighbor
- Lin Kun-huei
Lin Kun-huei
as The Kid
- Tong Hsiang-Chu
Tong Hsiang-Chu
as The Plumber
Chen Shiang-Chyi
as (voice)
- Daphne Han
Daphne Han
as (voice)
- Bo-Chin Wei
Bo-Chin Wei
as (voice)
Jacques Picoux
as (voice)
Yee Chih-yen
as (voice)
Lu Yi-ching
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Tsai Ming-liang, written by Pi-ying Yang and Tsai Ming-liang, produced by Peggy Chiao.
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The Hole Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 98 ratings.
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The Hole – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hole online?
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The Hole (1998) is available to stream on OVID and Metrograph. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hole?
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The main cast of The Hole (1998) includes Yang Kuei-mei, Lee Kang-sheng, Miao Tian, Hui-Chin Lin and Lin Kun-huei. The film was directed by Tsai Ming-liang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hole released?
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The Hole was released on September 14, 1998 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Hole worth watching?
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The Hole (1998) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hole?
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Yes. The official The Hole trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.