Ah-Chung (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1996, Ah-Chung is a notable film directed by Chang Tso-chi.
What it’s about. The story concerns a male youth named Ah Chung (or Diong-ah in the Taiwanese dialect) who graduates from high school and descends into a maelstrom of personal, familial, and communal conflicts. Ah Chung is going through the liminal stage of finding his place and aim in life. He is sent by his mother to a boot camp, training as one of the Eight Generals. This is a job in performing as a god in Taiwanese popular rituals and Ah Chung's mother believes it can bring spiritual and social goodwill to the much-troubled family: Financially strained mother who is a performer of "low-brow" entertainment, a kid brother who is somewhat retarded, a half-sister who is raped by his alcoholic father, and Ah Chung's listlessness which is easily sucked in by the local gang rivalry...
Who’s in it. Ah-Chung stars Tsai Ming-shiou as Father.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ah-Chung 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 Ah-Chung page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ah-Chung (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ah-Chung change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ah-Chung worth watching?
- Ah-Chung holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ah-Chung?
- Ah-Chung stars Tsai Ming-shiou.
- When was Ah-Chung released?
- Ah-Chung was released in 1996.