Secrets of 1979 (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, Secrets of 1979 is a drama and tv movie film directed by Zero Chou, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. In the summer of 1979, during Taiwan’s martial law period, Bing-Kuan asks her college friend Shu-Lan to help out on her family’s banana plantation. As time goes by, the two girls secretly develop a romantic relationship, and decide to volunteer at the Formosa Magazine in order to promote democratic freedom of expression. Yet their youthful romance is threatened as the Kuomintang regime seeks to suppress dissident voices.
Who’s in it. Secrets of 1979 stars Chen Yuu as Juan, Daphne Low as Lan, Sean Sun as Siou and Yu-Ting Hsu as Siang, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secrets of 1979 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secrets of 1979 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secrets of 1979 (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Secrets of 1979 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Secrets of 1979?
- Secrets of 1979 stars Chen Yuu, Daphne Low, Sean Sun, Yu-Ting Hsu and Akio Chen.
- When was Secrets of 1979 released?
- Secrets of 1979 was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.