Passing Flickers (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1982, Passing Flickers is a comedy and drama film directed by Li Han-Hsiang, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The main characters - the arrogant, harassed director, the sexy starlet, or naïve actors are familiar enough stereotypes. Along the way however, there is some fun to be had as more humorous incidents occur on the sound stage, together with dashes of nudity. Some of the events are presumably inspired by real life experiences, others have a distinct air of wishful fabrication. The over-the-top Kung Fu star, deserted by director and crew as he goes through his pointless extended routine, for instance. Or the action heroes, sweating in furs while they dutifully munch through their meal scene, 'snow' falling outside in studio land.
Who’s in it. Passing Flickers stars Tony Liu as Xu Xiang, Tai Liang-Chun as Ms Dai, Choh Seung-Wan as Queen of Temple Street and Ku Feng as Movie director, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Passing Flickers 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 Passing Flickers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passing Flickers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passing Flickers (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Passing Flickers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Passing Flickers worth watching?
- Passing Flickers holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passing Flickers?
- Passing Flickers stars Tony Liu, Tai Liang-Chun, Choh Seung-Wan, Ku Feng and Lee Din-Hing.
- When was Passing Flickers released?
- Passing Flickers was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.