Prince of Tears (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2009, Prince of Tears is a drama film directed by Yonfan, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. A shameful period in Taiwanese history provides the backdrop for this emotional drama from writer and director Yonfan (aka Yang Fan). In 1949, in the wake of the 228 Incident (in which anti-government protesters launched a rebellion that was violently put down by authorities), Taiwan came under martial law, and through much of the 1950s brutal reprisals against suspected communists were commonplace. During the years of the "White Terror," thousand of supposed dissidents were killed, imprisoned or simply disappeared at the hands of the military police.
Who’s in it. Prince of Tears stars Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan as Sun Hansheng, Océane Zhu as Jin Wanping, Terri Kwan Wing as Ouyang Qianjun and Jack Kao as Ah-Chang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Prince of Tears 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 Prince of Tears page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prince of Tears tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prince of Tears (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prince of Tears change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prince of Tears worth watching?
- Prince of Tears holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prince of Tears?
- Prince of Tears stars Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan, Océane Zhu, Terri Kwan Wing, Jack Kao and Kenneth Tsang.
- When was Prince of Tears released?
- Prince of Tears was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.