Flat Tyre (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.6

Released in 1999, Flat Tyre is a history and drama film directed by Huang Ming-chuan, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. As the director and the cameraman of a documentary project, Meng and Jianxian are travelling around Taiwan filming statues of religious and historical figures. Their conversations and debates on the statues often touch the political reality of Taiwan. Meng's girlfriend, Ning, is involved in a mediocre commercial feature film (initially as location scout and subsequently as an actress). Instead of realizing her ambition, she finds herself being exploited by the filmmakers. On the other hand, Meng and Ning's relationship is gradually faded.
Who’s in it. Flat Tyre stars Ding Ning as May, Singing Chen as Keyboard at the party, Tseng Hsien-chung and Ming-Hsun Yang.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Flat Tyre has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flat Tyre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flat Tyre tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flat Tyre (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flat Tyre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flat Tyre worth watching?
- Flat Tyre holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flat Tyre?
- Flat Tyre stars Ding Ning, Singing Chen, Tseng Hsien-chung and Ming-Hsun Yang.
- When was Flat Tyre released?
- Flat Tyre was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.
