The Sandwich Man

The Sandwich Man

1983 · 105 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama

Composed of three separate stories, the film vividly portrays Taiwan during the cold war period when the country developed its economy with help from the United States.

Directed by Tseng Chuang-Hsiang · Written by Wu Nien-jen

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Chen Bo-zheng Kun-shu (segment "The Sandwich Man")
Yang Li-yin Ah-chu (segment "The Sandwich Man")
Tseng Kuo-feng Theater Manager (segment "The Sandwich Man")
Lai Te-Nan Kun-shu's Uncle (segment "The Sandwich Man")
Fu-yu Hou Kun-shu's Son (segment "The Sandwich Man")
Tsui Fu-Sheng Lee's Father (segment "Vicki's Hat")
Yu-Tze Chang Vicki (segment "Vicki's Hat")
Ding Chin Wang Wu-hsiung (segment "Vicki's Hat")
Ting-yi Fang Lin Tsai-fa (segment "Vicki's Hat")
Chi Chen Mei-li (segment "Vicki's Hat")
Chiang Hsia Mrs. Chiang (segment "The Taste of Apple")
Sheng Li Cho Chiang A-fa (segment "The Taste of Apple")

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