Dust in the Wind (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1986, Dust in the Wind is a drama and romance film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A-yuan and A-yun are both from the small mining town of Jio-fen. They move to Taipei, where A-yuan is an apprentice by day and goes to night school, and A-yun works as a helper at a tailors. Everyone thinks they are meant for each other, and so do they. They fail to see time and fate are beyond their control.
Who’s in it. Dust in the Wind stars Chien-wen Wang as Wan, Hsin Shu-Fen as Kang So-Huen, Li Tian-Lu as Grandpa and Mei Fang as Wan's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Dust in the Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dust in the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dust in the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dust in the Wind (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dust in the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dust in the Wind worth watching?
- Dust in the Wind holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dust in the Wind?
- Dust in the Wind stars Chien-wen Wang, Hsin Shu-Fen, Li Tian-Lu, Mei Fang and Lin Yang.
- When was Dust in the Wind released?
- Dust in the Wind was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.