A Confucian Confusion
“Don't you break my heart?”
Over the course of a few days, the paths of a group of young friends, lovers, and acquaintances in Taipei intersect, prompting them to arrive at realizations about their lives.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About A Confucian Confusion
A Confucian Confusion is a 1994 Chinese-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Edward Yang. The cast is led by Chen Shiang-Chyi, Joyce Ni Shu-Chun, Weiming Wang. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
A Confucian Confusion was produced by AtomFilms and made in Taiwan. It was released on October 13, 1994.
- Director
- Edward Yang
- Writers
- Yen Hung-ya, Edward Yang
- Release date
- October 13, 1994
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Taiwan
- Production
- AtomFilms
A Confucian Confusion cast & crew
A Confucian Confusion was directed by Edward Yang and written by Yen Hung-ya and Edward Yang.
The cast features Chen Shiang-Chyi as Qiqi, Joyce Ni Shu-Chun as Molly, Weiming Wang as Ming, Wang Bosen as Akeem, Danny Deng as Larry, and Elaine Jin Yan-Ling as Auntie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Antonio Lee, cinematography is by Chang Chan, and it was produced by Yu Wei-Yen and David Sui.
Is A Confucian Confusion worth watching?
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, A Confucian Confusion is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A Confucian Confusion
Chen Shiang-Chyi
Qiqi
Joyce Ni Shu-Chun
Molly
Weiming Wang
Ming
Wang Bosen
Akeem
Danny Deng
Larry
Elaine Jin Yan-Ling
Auntie
Richie Li
Feng
Chen Yi-wen
Liren
Ye-Ming Wang
Birdy
Li-Mei Chen
Molly's Sister
Yen Hung-ya
Molly's Brother-in-Law
Hsu Kuei-ying
Rehearsal Assistant
More from the Coffret Edward Yang
A Confucian Confusion — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Confucian Confusion in United States?
A Confucian Confusion is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is A Confucian Confusion on Criterion Channel?
Yes — A Confucian Confusion is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is A Confucian Confusion in?
A Confucian Confusion is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Confucian Confusion?
A Confucian Confusion runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
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