Lonely Seventeen (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film

Lonely Seventeen poster

Released in 1967, Lonely Seventeen is a drama and romance film directed by Pai Ching-jui, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of Lonely Seventeen centers on Tan-mei, a seventeen-year-old high school girl who comes from a wealthy family. The film begins with Tan-mei inviting her cousin, who is also her sister’s fiancé, Feng Tse (Ke Jun-Xiong), to come over to her place on a rainy night. However, Feng Tse secretly visits his mistress first and gets seriously wounded after a fight with the woman. When he tries to make a second stop at Tan-mei’s place, he loses control of his car and is killed in a car accident. After the death of Feng Tse, Tan-mei and the mistress start to behave strangely, and both of them are sent to the same mental health institute after their emotional breakdown.

Who’s in it. Lonely Seventeen stars Tang Pao-Yun as Tang Tan-mei and Ko Chun-Hsiung as Feng Tse.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lonely Seventeen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lonely Seventeen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lonely Seventeen (1967)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lonely Seventeen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Lonely Seventeen?
Lonely Seventeen stars Tang Pao-Yun and Ko Chun-Hsiung.
When was Lonely Seventeen released?
Lonely Seventeen was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.