The Boys from Fengkuei
1983, Chinese. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 July 1983
- Original title
- 風櫃來的人
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Chu Tien-wen
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The Boys from Fengkuei: quick answers
Is The Boys from Fengkuei worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boys from Fengkuei?
The Boys from Fengkuei runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Boys from Fengkuei have a post-credits scene?
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The Boys from Fengkuei parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Boys from Fengkuei on?
The Boys from Fengkuei isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 July 1983. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boys from Fengkuei?
If you liked The Boys from Fengkuei, try Caught by the Tides, The Young One, Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains.
Who directed The Boys from Fengkuei?
The Boys from Fengkuei (1983) was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and stars Doze Niu Cheng-tse, Chang Shih, Lin Hsiu-Ling.