A City of Sadness
1989, Chinese. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 October 1989
- Original title
- 悲情城市
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Written by
- Wu Nien-jen, Chu Tien-wen
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A City of Sadness: quick answers
What comes after A City of Sadness?
Next in the series: The Puppetmaster (1993) and Good Men, Good Women (1995).
Is A City of Sadness worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 160 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A City of Sadness?
A City of Sadness runs 158 minutes (2h 38m).
Does A City of Sadness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A City of Sadness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A City of Sadness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A City of Sadness is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A City of Sadness on?
A City of Sadness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1989. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A City of Sadness?
If you liked A City of Sadness, try Radium Girls, Munich - The Edge of War, My People, My Country.
Who directed A City of Sadness?
A City of Sadness (1989) was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hsin Shu-Fen, Chan Chung-Yung.