Hill of No Return (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1992, Hill of No Return is a drama and history film directed by Wang Tung, running about 175 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1920's, when Taiwan is Japan's colony, the small town Chiu-Fen was famous of its gold mines. Escaping from the landlord's control, Chu and Wei join the gold rush in Chiu-Fen, hoping that they can be rich and have their own land some day. The are two kinds of women in the small town : hard working housewives and prostitute. The formers are always struggling in poverty. Jou is one of them. People believe that she is doomed to be a widow. She married twice. Both of her husbands are dead. Che falls in love with her anyway.
Who’s in it. Hill of No Return stars Yang Kuei-mei as Ah Rou, Wen Ying, Peng Chia-chia and Pin-Yuan Huang as Ah Qi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Hill of No Return sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hill of No Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hill of No Return tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hill of No Return (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hill of No Return change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hill of No Return worth watching?
- Hill of No Return holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hill of No Return?
- Hill of No Return stars Yang Kuei-mei, Wen Ying, Peng Chia-chia, Pin-Yuan Huang and Jen Chang-bin.
- When was Hill of No Return released?
- Hill of No Return was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.