Play While You Play (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, Play While You Play is a drama and romance film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A photographer travels with her boyfriend to a seaside village in Penghu. There she strikes up a relationship with a blind man. When they reencounter one another back in Taipei, where he is preparing to undergo an operation to restore his sight, their connection intensifies.
Who’s in it. Play While You Play stars Feng Fei-fei as Xiao Xinghui, Kenny Bee as Gu Jintai, Anthony Chan Yau as Lou Jiewen and Shih Ying as Salesman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Play While You Play has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play While You Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play While You Play tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play While You Play (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Play While You Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Play While You Play worth watching?
- Play While You Play holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play While You Play?
- Play While You Play stars Feng Fei-fei, Kenny Bee, Anthony Chan Yau, Shih Ying and Chou Wan-Sheng.
- When was Play While You Play released?
- Play While You Play was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.