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22 July 1996 (USA) morePlot:
The film focuses on three city folks who unknowingly share the same apartment: Mei, a real estate agent who uses it for her sexual affairs; Ah-jung... more | add synopsisAwards:
7 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
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(Credited cast)| Chao-jung Chen | ... | Ah-jung | |
| Kang-sheng Lee | ... | Hsiao-kang | |
| Kuei-Mei Yang | ... | May Lin |
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118 min | Argentina:120 minCountry:
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Taipeh, TaiwanFun Stuff
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