Taipei Story (1985): movie guide

What is Taipei Story about?

A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She hopes that her boyfriend Lung is the key to the future, but Lung is stuck in a past that combines baseball and traditional loyalty that leads him to squander his nest egg bailing her father out of financial trouble.

Cast highlights

Taipei Story features Tsai Chin, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wu Nien-jen, Lin Hsiu-Ling, Ko Su-yun, Ko I-chen. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1985-05-01. Runtime: 120 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (145 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: zh. Status: Released.

Discover Taipei Story on Cinema Box

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Taipei Story?

Taipei Story is listed as Drama on TMDB.

How long is Taipei Story?

Taipei Story runs about 120 minutes.

Who stars in Taipei Story?

Cast highlights include Tsai Chin, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Wu Nien-jen, Lin Hsiu-Ling, Ko Su-yun, Ko I-chen.

Does Cinema Box stream Taipei Story?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Taipei Story?

Open the Taipei Story page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.