Prince of Tears - 2009

A shameful period in Taiwanese history provides the backdrop for this emotional drama from writer and director Yonfan (aka Yang Fan). In 1949, in the wake of the 228 Incident (in which anti-government protesters launched a rebellion that was violently put down by authorities), Taiwan came under martial law, and through much of the 1950s brutal reprisals against suspected communists were commonplace. During the years of the "White Terror," thousand of supposed dissidents were killed, imprisoned or simply disappeared at the hands of the military police.

122min
2009
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.4/10

Cast

Fan Wing profile pictureFan WingUncle Ding Keqiang
Joseph Chang profile pictureJoseph ChangSun Hansheng
Terri Kwan profile pictureTerri KwanOuyang Qianjun
Jack Kao profile pictureJack KaoAh-Chang
Kenneth Tsang profile pictureKenneth TsangGeneral Liu
Lin Yo-Wei profile pictureLin Yo-WeiTeacher Qiu
Lisa Chiao Chiao profile pictureLisa Chiao ChiaoFemale Interoggator
Yonfan profile pictureYonfanNarrator (voice)

About Prince of Tears

Prince of Tears Overview

A shameful period in Taiwanese history provides the backdrop for this emotional drama from writer and director Yonfan (aka Yang Fan). In 1949, in the wake of the 228 Incident (in which anti-government protesters launched a rebellion that was violently put down by authorities), Taiwan came under martial law, and through much of the 1950s brutal reprisals against suspected communists were commonplace. During the years of the "White Terror," thousand of supposed dissidents were killed, imprisoned or simply disappeared at the hands of the military police.

Runtime: 122min

Extra details

Original Title: 淚王子
Original Language: Chinese
Directed By: Yonfan