Ma jiang (1996)

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Director:

Edward Yang

Writer:

Edward Yang (writer)

Release Date:

7 December 1996 (Japan)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot Keywords:

Chinese | Urban

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Chen Chang	...	Hong Kong
Nick Erickson	...	Marcus
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kaizo Hayashi
Elaine Jin	...	Mother of Red Fish
Yue-Lin Ko	...	Luen-Luen (as Ke Yulun)
Virginie Ledoyen	...	Marthe
T.C. Lin	...	The Housemate
Carrie Ng
Congsheng Tang	...	Red Fish
Andrew Tsao	...	David
Bosen Wang	...	Gangster in Red-Suit
Chi-tsan Wang
Nien-Jen Wu	...	Gangster in Black Suit
Wong Chi Zan	...	Toothpaste / Little Buddha

Also Known As:

Mahjong (International: English title)

Runtime:

USA:121 min

Country:

Taiwan

Language:

Mandarin | Min Nan | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Taipeh, Taiwan

Company:

AtomFilms

stylish work of edward yang

It was the first edward yang's movie i've seen and from then on, I'd not miss a single one. It's very witty, but has a mild sad feeling at the same time. A bunch of young crooks in taipei: red fish, hong kong, toothpaste and renren, share a flat but they have very different character. They think they are smart but slowly, they realise things don't always go their ways. The dialogue is exceptionally funny, toothpaste's absurd never-kiss-women-theory would make u smile and shake your head. The whole cast gave a strong performance. No one should miss this film.