Movie • 1989

A City of Sadness

Filmistani83

Hit

IMDb7.87K

152votes

DramaHistorySlow BurnEmotional DepthHidden GemPhilosophical

Why Watch

A Drama, History film (1989) rated 7.8/10 on IMDb by 7K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hsin Shu-Fen, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.

Synopsis

The story of a family embroiled in the "White Terror," the Kuomintang government's anti-communist political repression that was wrought on the Taiwanese people from 1947-1987.

Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Wen-Ching

Hsin Shu-Fen

Wu Kuan Mei / Hinome

Chan Chung-Yung

Wen-Heung

Jack Kao

Wen Leung

Tai Bo

Ah Jia

Li Tian-Lu

Ah Lu

Grace Chen Shu-Fang

Meidai

Wu Nien-jen

Mr. Wu

Tsai Chen-nan

Singer

King Shih-chieh

Mr. Huang

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A City of Sadness worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates A City of Sadness 83/100 (IMDb: 7.8/10). A strong pick for fans of Drama.

Where can I watch A City of Sadness online in India?

OTT streaming details for A City of Sadness have not been confirmed yet. Follow this page for updates.

Is A City of Sadness a hit or flop?

A City of Sadness is a hit — 7K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 83/100 point to strong audience reception.

What is A City of Sadness about?

The story of a family embroiled in the "White Terror," the Kuomintang government's anti-communist political repression that was wrought on the Taiwanese people from…