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Where to Watch Taipei Story (1985) in the US
- 1985
- Not Rated
- 1h 59m
- 7.6IMDb
- 100%Rotten Tomatoes
Taipei Story is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Lung, a former member of the national Little League team and now operator of an old-style fabric business, is never able to shake a longing for his past glory. One day, he runs into a forme teammate who is now a struggling cab driver. The two talk about old times and they are struck by a sense of loss. Lung is living with his old childhood sweetheart Ah-chin, a westernized professional woman who grew up in a traditional family. Although they live together, Ah-chin is always weary of Lung's past liason with another girl. After an argument, Ah-chin tris to find solace by hanging out with her sister's friends, a group of westernized, hedonistic youths.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Edward Yang
- Writer
- T'ien-wen Chu, Hsiao-Hsien Hou, Edward Yang
- Starring
- Chin Tsai, Hsiao-Hsien Hou, I-Chen Ko
Details
- Language
- Min Nan, Mandarin, Hokkien
- Country
- Taiwan
- Box office
- $12,897
- Awards
- 3 nominations total
Where to Watch Taipei Story (1985) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Taipei Story in the United States?
- Taipei Story is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Taipei Story or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Taipei Story for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Taipei Story in the United States.
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