The Story of the Stone

Name: The Story of the Stone
Director: Starr Wu
Genre: Drama, Crime, Romance
Released: 2018-10-19
Rating: 4.6
Cast: Sky Li, Aric Chen, J.R. Chien, Etsen Chen, Stephen Rong

2018 · 105 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama, Crime, Romance

A young gay man navigates the nightlife of Taipei, its thrills and heartbreaks, dangers and dreams, in this coming-of-age saga.

Directed by Starr Wu · Written by Starr Wu

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