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忠仔 (1996) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1996 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1996, 忠仔 is a notable film directed by Chang Tso-chi.

What it’s about. The story concerns a male youth named Ah Chung (or Diong-ah in the Taiwanese dialect) who graduates from high school and descends into a maelstrom of personal, familial, and communal conflicts. Ah Chung is going through the liminal stage of finding his place and aim in life. He is sent by his mother to a boot camp, training as one of the Eight Generals. This is a job in performing as a god in Taiwanese popular rituals and Ah Chung's mother believes it can bring spiritual and social goodwill to the much-troubled family: Financially strained mother who is a performer of "low-brow" entertainment, a kid brother who is somewhat retarded, a half-sister who is raped by his alcoholic father, and Ah Chung's listlessness which is easily sucked in by the local gang rivalry...

Who’s in it. 忠仔 stars Tsai Ming-shiou as Father.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, 忠仔 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 忠仔 page.

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Where can I watch 忠仔 (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 忠仔 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 忠仔 worth watching?
忠仔 holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 忠仔?
忠仔 stars Tsai Ming-shiou.
When was 忠仔 released?
忠仔 was released in 1996.