Cast: Lee Kang-sheng

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Jerry Chan · Yu-Wen Wang · Jen Chang-pin

Synopsis Rebels of the Neon God (1992) follows the journey of Hsiao Kang, a young man who, against his parents' wishes, leaves his local crammer school to explore the vibrant streets of downtown Taipei. There, he crosses paths with Ah Tze,...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Miao Tian · Lu Yi-ching · Chen Shiang-chyi

Synopsis The River (1997) follows the fragmented lives of a family residing in a cramped Taipei apartment. The narrative centers around Xiao Kang (Lee Kang Sheng), a directionless young man without employment, his mother, who operates an elevator and is involved...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Yang Kuei-mei · Lee Kang-sheng · Lu Yi-ching · Lu Hsiao-Ling

Synopsis Vive l'amour (1994) presents a captivating narrative centered around two young individuals, May and Ah-jong, portrayed by Yang Kuei-Mei and Chen Chao-Jung, respectively, who are known for their roles in the comedy "Eat Drink Man Woman." May is a stylish...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lin Kun-Huei · Lee Kang-sheng · Lin Hui-Chin · Miao Tian

Synopsis The Hole (1998) unfolds in Taiwan as the clock ticks down to the 21st century, with relentless rain and a mysterious illness spreading rapidly. Despite urgent evacuation orders, residents of a dilapidated public housing complex choose to remain. A plumber...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Chen Shiang-chyi · Miao Tian · Jerry Chan

Synopsis What Time Is It There? (2001) is a captivating film directed by Tsai Ming-liang, known for his unique storytelling. The narrative revolves around Hsiao Kang (Lee Kang-Sheng), a young man who earns a living by selling watches on the bustling...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Chen Shiang-chyi · Kiyonobu Mitamura · Yang Kuei-mei

Synopsis Good Bye, Dragon Inn (2003) unfolds primarily within the decaying walls of a vintage movie theater during its last night of operation. Renowned director Tsai Ming-Liang ("What Time Is It There?") presents a poignant and graceful tribute to the joys...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Chen Shiang-chyi · Norman Atun · Kok-Fai Chiew

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Anong Houngheuangsy · Lee Kang-sheng

Synopsis Days (2020) follows the lives of Kang, who resides in a spacious house, and Non, who lives in a compact apartment in the city. Their paths cross briefly, leading to a fleeting connection before they go their separate ways. The...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Denis Lavant

Synopsis Journey to the West (2014) follows the tranquil journey of a Buddhist monk, portrayed by Lee Kang-sheng, as he traverses the bustling streets of Marseille with an almost imperceptible slowness. The film opens with a close-up of a weary man's...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng

Direction Yeo Siew Hua

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Wu Chien-Ho · Anicca Panna · Vera Chen

Synopsis Stranger Eyes (2024) follows Darren, a man whose life takes a dark turn after his baby daughter vanishes. He starts receiving enigmatic DVDs filled with footage of his most personal and private moments. As he delves deeper into the mystery,...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Chen Shiang-chyi · Lee Kang-sheng · Lu Yi-ching

Synopsis The Skywalk Is Gone (2002) follows the journey of a young woman, Shiang-chyi Chen, as she navigates the bustling streets of Taipei in search of a familiar street vendor. Her quest is complicated by the sudden disappearance of a crucial...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Masanobu Ando · Lee Kang-sheng

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Tsai Ming-liang

Synopsis Your Face (2018) presents a fresh and innovative approach to documentary filmmaking by Tsai Ming-liang, who challenges the conventional talking-heads format. This digital exploration transforms the human face into a compelling focal point of dramatic interest. The film is constructed...

Direction Constance Tsang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Patty Wu · Haipeng Xu · Janet Hsieh

Synopsis Blue Sun Palace (2024) follows the story of two migrants in the Chinese community of Queens who form an unexpected connection after experiencing a sudden loss. As they grapple with the challenges of living far from home and the demanding...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Lu Yi-ching · Lee Yi-Cheng · Wu Jin-Kai

Synopsis Stray Dogs (2013) follows the journey of a father and his two children as they navigate the fringes of contemporary Taipei. During the day, the father earns a modest living by serving as a human billboard for upscale apartments, while...

Direction Lee Kang-sheng

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Jane Liao · Dennis Nieh · Ivy Yin

Synopsis Help Me Eros (2007) follows the story of Ah jie, who has recently suffered a significant financial loss due to a high-risk stock market gamble. Left destitute and in a state of despair, he isolates himself at home, tending to...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Laetitia Casta · Fanny Ardant · Jean-Pierre Léaud

Synopsis Visage (Face) (2009) follows a Taiwanese filmmaker who embarks on a cinematic journey to create a film inspired by the myth of Salomé, set against the backdrop of the Louvre. Despite his inability to communicate in French or English, he...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Anong Houngheuangsy

Synopsis Abiding Nowhere (2024) follows a contemplative figure, a man with a shaved head clad in a red robe, traversing the world barefoot. His journey takes him through dense forests, over rugged terrain, and into the heart of urban landscapes, including...

Direction Tsai Ming-liang

Cast Lee Kang-sheng · Chen Shiang-chyi · Sumomo Yozakura · Yang Kuei-mei

Synopsis The Wayward Cloud (2005) unfolds in a Taipei gripped by an unprecedented drought, forcing residents to rely on watermelon juice for hydration and rooftop reservoirs for bathing. Water becomes a precious commodity, with lovers expressing their affection through gifts of...