The Boys from Fengkuei
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.
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About The Boys from Fengkuei
The Boys from Fengkuei is a 1983 Chinese-language drama film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. The cast is led by Doze Niu Cheng-Tse, Chang Shih, Lin Hsiu-Ling. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Boys from Fengkuei was produced by Evergreen Film Company and made in Taiwan. It was released on July 13, 1983.
- Director
- Hou Hsiao-hsien
- Writers
- Chu Tien-Wen
- Release date
- July 13, 1983
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Taiwan
- Production
- Evergreen Film Company
The Boys from Fengkuei cast & crew
The Boys from Fengkuei was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and written by Chu Tien-Wen.
The cast features Doze Niu Cheng-Tse as Ah Ching, Chang Shih as Arong, Lin Hsiu-Ling as Hsiao Hsing, Grace Chen Shu-Fang as Ah Ching's Mother, Tou Tsung-hua as Huang Jinhe, and Fanny Chang Chun-Fang as Arong's Sister.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Chen Kun-hou.
Is The Boys from Fengkuei worth watching?
The Boys from Fengkuei holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 66 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Boys from Fengkuei is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Boys from Fengkuei
Doze Niu Cheng-Tse
Ah Ching
Chang Shih
Arong
Lin Hsiu-Ling
Hsiao Hsing
Grace Chen Shu-Fang
Ah Ching's Mother
Tou Tsung-hua
Huang Jinhe
Yang Li-yin
Fanny Chang Chun-Fang
Arong's Sister
Yen Cheng-kuo
Hou Hsiao-hsien
Arong's Sister's Boyfriend
The Boys from Fengkuei — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boys from Fengkuei in United States?
The Boys from Fengkuei is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Boys from Fengkuei on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Boys from Fengkuei is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Boys from Fengkuei in?
The Boys from Fengkuei is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boys from Fengkuei?
The Boys from Fengkuei runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Boys from Fengkuei rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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