Hill of No Return
1992 · 175 min · ★ 7.4 · Drama, History
In 1920s Taiwan, Jou, a controversial woman with a tragic past, seeks to change her life after falling for a man named Che. Meanwhile, a man named Wei seeks to buy the freedom of Fumiko, a dying young woman.
Directed by Wang Tung · Written by Wu Nien-jen
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Yang Kuei-mei Ah Rou (Jou) -
Wen Ying Mama -
Peng Chia-chia Ah Zhu (Chu) -
Pin-Yuan Huang Ah Qi (Wei) - J Jen Chang-bin Red-Eyed Boy (Hong-mu)
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Chen Xian-mei Fumiko -
Lu Yi-ching Ah Ying -
Chen Bo-zheng Han Xie -
Pai Ming-Hua Granny -
Hsu Chieh-Hui Fishmonger
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