When Tat Fu Was Young (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, When Tat Fu Was Young is a drama film directed by Eddie Fong, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1913, 17-year-old Dafu travels from China to Japan to study. Japan is on the rise, a nation of proud people. China, on the other hand, is in turmoil. Dafu takes his demanding courses and racial discrimination in stride, but he finds his nascent manhood difficult to handle. In a hot-springs spa, he meets Lung Erh, his dream girl, but she soon disappears.
Who’s in it. When Tat Fu Was Young stars Chow Yun-fat, Terrence Fok, Wong Kwok Ling and Mutsumi Itakura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, When Tat Fu Was Young 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 When Tat Fu Was Young page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Tat Fu Was Young tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Tat Fu Was Young (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Tat Fu Was Young change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Tat Fu Was Young worth watching?
- When Tat Fu Was Young holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Tat Fu Was Young?
- When Tat Fu Was Young stars Chow Yun-fat, Terrence Fok, Wong Kwok Ling, Mutsumi Itakura and Sachiko Nakamura.
- When was When Tat Fu Was Young released?
- When Tat Fu Was Young was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.