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22 August 2008 (Taiwan) morePlot:
Aga, a band singer, returns to Hengchun with frustration. Tomoko is a Japanese model assigned to organize... more | add synopsisAwards:
9 wins moreNewsDesk:
Oscar Update: Foreign Language Film Contenders(From Rope Of Silicon. 5 September 2008, 2:29 AM, PDT)
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bringing hope to depressed souls! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Van Fan | ... | Aga (as Van) | |
| Chie Tanaka | ... | Tomoko | |
| Min-Hsiung | ... | Rauma | |
| Wei-min Ying | ... | Frog | |
| Johnny Chung-Jen Lin | ... | Old Mao | |
| Joanne | ... | Dada | |
| Yi-Hsuan Kuo | ... | Dada's Double | |
| Bjanav Zenror | ... | Olalan - Rauma's Father | |
| Ju-Lung Ma | ... | Mr. Representitive | |
| Hsiao-Lan Pei | ... | Aga's Mother | |
| Shino Lin | ... | Ming-Chu - The Hotel Maid | |
| Chin-Yen Chang | ... | Meilin - The Hotel Receptionist | |
| Hung-Chia Li | ... | Duckling | |
| Hsi Tien Huang | ... | Mayor | |
| Chang Kuei | ... | Hotel Manager |
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Cape No. 7 (International: English title)Hai jiao ci hao (Taiwan) (alternative transliteration)
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The rice wine "Malasun" depicted in the film is actually a virtual brand in the beginning; but at the time of the film's opening, the production company actually brought this wine into existence through cooperation with Hsin-Yi county farmer's association. moreFAQ
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By the time I watched this film, it has broken Taiwan's all time box-office record. Taiwan has no Hollywood, but for decades until recent years, it has produced dozens of movies every year. It's been the hub of Chinese-speaking film making industry and nurtured internationally renowned directors such as Hsiao-hsien Hou, Edward Yang and, of course, Ang Lee. That's why it's a surprise to see what the film has achieved because, whichever way you look at it, it fell short of many high standards set by its predecessors. It's by no means a bad movie though. A warm story executed reasonably well. The elements of romance and certainly music (Taiwan's pop music industry is also well developed) added to its viewing pleasure. Beautiful photography gives extra charms to the tropical town in the southern tip of the island. Acting wise not overall brilliant, but some roles depicting typical local characteristics are particularly lovable. Old Mao is the best example.
Perhaps the underlying reason for the film's popularity is something beyond its plot. Taiwan society, in recent years, has suffered from slow economy, isolation from the world as a result of "One China Policy", and especially the conflict between political parties within the island. People are tired. Tired of struggling to make a living in the big cities and tired of watching confrontations among politics everyday and night on TV. The simple small town lifestyle and good-willed characters demonstrated in the film remind people of the good old days. For two hours, it's like providing an escape for people who have long been trapped or bringing light to people who have long been live in dark. This film will represent Taiwan for the quest of Oscar's best foreign language film. It's not going to win. It's even unlikely to be nominated. But, maybe by accident, this film has achieved something that makes it bigger than winning prizes -- bringing hope to depressed souls!