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That Day, on the Beach
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That Day, on the Beach

1983-04-11 · 166 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Romance

Two friends who haven't seen each other for thirteen years reunite. One is a successful concert pianist just back from a European tour and the other has just started a new business.

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Directors
Edward Yang
Production companies
Central Motion Picture Corporation, Cinema City Company Limited
Countries
Taiwan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sylvia Chang Ai-chiaSylvia Chang Ai-chiaLin Jiali
Terry HuTerry HuTan Weiqing
Hsu MingHsu MingAh Cai
David MaoCheng Dewei
Hsiao Hou TaoHsiao Hou TaoFisherman
Lee LiehLee LiehHsin Hsin
Lee Suk-ChingLee Suk-ChingYoung Lin Jiali
Lin RuiyangLin RuiyangLin
Mei FangMei FangJiali's Mother
Chin Ling Tsao
Hsiao-Kang WuPing Ping
Feng-Chiao YenHsiao Hui
Yu Shou-JenPoliceman
Wu Nien-jenWu Nien-jenPiano Tuner
Jim Tao
Hou Hsiao-hsienHou Hsiao-hsienAh Cai's Executive
Gao Ming-HongMori / Lin Jia-Sen
Jennifer O'NealBirgit
Tseng Chuang-Hsiang
Chen Kun-houChen Kun-hou

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