Farewell to the Channel (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Farewell to the Channel is a thriller film directed by Wan Jen, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man is pulled into crime and then murder. He falls in love with a beautiful young prostitute who sells herself to a brothel to pay off his debts. When the young man tries to buy her contract from the brothel owner, he kills one of the bosses' thugs in a fight. A crime syndicate that the young man willingly affiliated himself with failed. Now on the run from both criminals and the police, the star-crossed lovers flee through Taiwan. A powerful morality tale, the film exposes the dangers of the underworld economy, and the ubiquity of crime and violence on the island.
Who’s in it. Farewell to the Channel stars Yu An-shun, Mei Fang and Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell to the Channel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell to the Channel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell to the Channel (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell to the Channel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Farewell to the Channel?
- Farewell to the Channel stars Yu An-shun, Mei Fang and Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying.
- When was Farewell to the Channel released?
- Farewell to the Channel was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.