Rebels of the Neon God

1994 1h 46m ZH

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 161

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Synopsis

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In Taipei, four youths face alienation, loneliness, and moments of existential crisis amidst a series of minor crimes.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lee Kang-sheng
Hsiao-kang
Chen Chao-jung
Ah-tze
Wang Yu-wen
Ah-kuei
Jen Chang-bin
Ah-ping
Miao Tian
Hsiao-kang's Father
Lu Yi-ching
Hsiao-kang's Mother

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tsai Ming-liang
Writers: Tsai Ming-liang
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: Taiwan

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ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tsai Ming-liang, shot by Liao Pen-jung. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by 黄舒骏. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Wang Chi-yang shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lee Kang-sheng and Chen Chao-jung and Wang Yu-wen carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0103935 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Tsai Ming-liang directs. Liao Pen-jung behind the camera. 黄舒骏 scores. Wang Chi-yang cuts. Produced in Taiwan. Dialogue in Mandarin.

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132 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Tsai Ming-liang, shot by Liao Pen-jung. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by 黄舒骏. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Wang Chi-yang shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lee Kang-sheng and Chen Chao-jung and Wang Yu-wen carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0103935 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 16 themes, including "nihilism", "megacity", "identity", "obsession".
9Released under 10 different titles around the world.