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Goodbye South, Goodbye
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Goodbye South, Goodbye

1998-01-15 · 116 min · ★ 7.0

Crime · Drama

In this portrait of small-time hoods rendered in rhythm-of-life anecdotal detail, Gao is the leader of a circle of layabouts including his sidekick, Flathead, and their girlfriends, Pretzel and Ling. He is also the originator of petty crime schemes, which promise to get the gang nowhere fast.

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Directors
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Production companies
3-H Films, Shochiku, Team Okuyama
Countries
Taiwan, Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack KaoJack KaoKao
Lim GiongLim GiongFlatty
Vicky WeiVicky WeiHui
Annie Shizuka InohAnnie Shizuka InohPretzel
Hsu Kuei-yingHsu Kuei-yingYing
Lien Pi-tungLien Pi-tungTung
Lui MingLui MingHsing's Father
Go MingMing
Shih-huang ChenFlatty's Uncle
Kuei LiBrother Xu
Li Tian-LuLi Tian-LuPig Owner

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