Walker (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, Walker is a drama film directed by Tsai Ming-liang, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. In 2012, the Hong Kong International Film Festival invited Tsai Ming-Ling to make the opening short film. Having grown up with Hong Kong's popular culture, Tsai Ming-Liang decided to pay homage by making a "Walker" film, contrasting the Walker's slowness with the frenzied pace of Hong Kong's cosmopolitan life. The film ends with a song by Hong Kong actor and singer Samuel Hui, who was Tsai Ming-Liang's idol during his youth. The film was invited to be the closing short film for the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Who’s in it. Walker stars Lee Kang-sheng as Monk.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Walker 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 Walker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walker (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Walker worth watching?
- Walker holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walker?
- Walker stars Lee Kang-sheng.
- When was Walker released?
- Walker was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.