Directing
Chen Kun-hou
Born July 25, 1939 · Taichung, Taiwan (age 87)
CHEN Kun-hou (born 25 July 1939 in Taichū, Japanese Formosa) is a Taiwanese film director and cinematographer. He is known for his film Growing Up (1983), one of the films that initiated the Taiwan New Cinema movement. Chen was also the cinematographer for several of fellow director HOU Hsiao-hsien's earlier films.
Known For
The Boys from Fengkuei · 1983The Boys from Fengkuei
★ 7.31983
MovieDrama
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.
That Day, on the Beach · 1983That Day, on the Beach
★ 7.61983
MovieDramaRomance
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.
He Never Gives Up · 1979He Never Gives Up
★ 5.81979
MovieDrama
The film is based on the real story of Zheng Fengxi. The disabled author studied hard since childhood and finally he graduated from the college.
Colorful Mind · 2009Colorful Mind
2009
Movie
When reaching the station a soul is told he has won another chance at life. He is placed in the body of 14 year old Makoto Kobayashi, who just committed suicide. He is watched over by a spirit named purapura. The soul is granted with the task of discovering the greatest sin he committed before time runs out.
A Summer at Grandpa's · 1984A Summer at Grandpa's
★ 7.51984
MovieDrama
A coming-of-age story about a young brother and sister whom spend a pivotal summer in the country with their grandparents.
Six Is Company · 1982Six Is Company
★ 10.01982
Movie
Kenny Bee plays a saxophonist who works in a night club. Fang Hui-jang is the oldest sister in a four-child family whose father is working abroad. They are forced to live together in a house because they are fooled by a cheater who pretends to be the owner of the house they rent and runs away after taking both their rents. This love comedy begins after this couple lives together. —Anonymous
Twin Daggers · 2008Twin Daggers
★ 2.62008
MovieActionAdventure
A shady Los Angeles martial arts assassin is hired by a beautiful woman to avenge the death of her parents, who were killed by her evil twin sister. But when the hit man tracks down his target, he finds himself strangely attracted to her. Trapped between his heart and his duty, he ultimately faces a shattering new revelation.
Qingtong & Kuihua · 2026Qingtong & Kuihua
★ 6.02026
MovieDramaRomance
In Damai Field Village, a city girl named Kui Hua lives with her artist father. One day, her father tragically dies in an accident caused by extreme weather, leaving Kui Hua an orphan. Although poor, a kind-hearted family takes her in,the family of a boy named Qing Tong . Growing up together as brother and sister, Qing Tong and Kui Hua care for and support each other through a time of material hardship.
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He Never Gives Up · 1979He Never Gives Up
★ 5.81979
MovieDrama
The film is based on the real story of Zheng Fengxi. The disabled author studied hard since childhood and finally he graduated from the college.
Director of Photography
A Summer at Grandpa's · 1984A Summer at Grandpa's
★ 7.51984
MovieDrama
A coming-of-age story about a young brother and sister whom spend a pivotal summer in the country with their grandparents.
Director of Photography
The Merry Couple · 1981The Merry Couple
★ 8.01981
MovieRomance
Taiwanese romance film.
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