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The Boys from Fengkuei (1983)

Movie ★ 7.2 98 min

Drama

Ah-Ching and his friends have just finished school in their island fishing village, and now spend most of their time drinking and fighting. Three of them decide to go to the port city of Kaohsiung to look for work. They find an apartment through relatives, and Ah-Ching is attracted to the girlfriend of a neighbor. There they face the harsh realities of the big city.

Hou Hsiao-hsien Director Chu Tien-Wen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 13, 1983
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0085533
Country
Language
Studio
Evergreen Film Company

Cast

Doze Niu Cheng-Tse Doze Niu Cheng-Tse Ah Ching Chang Shih Chang Shih Arong Lin Hsiu-Ling Lin Hsiu-Ling Hsiao Hsing Grace Chen Shu-Fang Grace Chen Shu-Fang Ah Ching's Mother Tou Tsung-hua Tou Tsung-hua Huang Jinhe Yang Li-yin Yang Li-yin Fanny Chang Chun-Fang Fanny Chang Chun-Fang Arong's Sister Yen Cheng-kuo Yen Cheng-kuo Hou Hsiao-hsien Hou Hsiao-hsien Arong's Sister's Boyfriend

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Boys from Fengkuei about?
Ah-Ching and his friends have just finished school in their island fishing village, and now spend most of their time drinking and fighting. Three of them decide to go to the port city of Kaohsiung to look for work. They find an apartment through relatives, and Ah-Ching is attracted to the girlfriend of a neighbor. There they face the harsh realities of the big city.
Who directed The Boys from Fengkuei?
The Boys from Fengkuei was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Who stars in The Boys from Fengkuei?
The Boys from Fengkuei stars Doze Niu Cheng-Tse, Chang Shih, Lin Hsiu-Ling, Grace Chen Shu-Fang.
When was The Boys from Fengkuei released?
The Boys from Fengkuei is a 1983 drama film.
Where can I watch The Boys from Fengkuei?
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