THE DULL-ICE FLOWER
As dull-ice flowers come into bloom, art teacher KUO Yun-tien arrives to teach in a rural village. He discovers KU A-ming, a mischievous boy gifted with a vivid imagination and a natural talent for painting. Despite growing up in poverty, A-ming captures the world around him with an optimistic brush. When KUO passionately recommends him for a competition, he is forced to confront the harsh realities and obstacles that stand in the way.
Adapted from the novel of the same title by Taiwanese literary giant CHUNG Chao-cheng, the film uses an unadorned visual style to lay bare the social realities beneath everyday life. Its eponymous theme song, entwined with a tearful story of longing, has been sung and remembered across generations. It previously selected and premiered at Berlinale in 1990.
Year of production: 1989
Country: Taiwan
Durée : 100 minutes
Credits
- Li-Kuo YANG Director
- Nien-Jen WU Screenplay
- Mark Ping-Bing LEE Cinematography
- Yang CHEN Music
- Cheng-Hsiang HUANG Editing
- Wen-Pin LIU Sound
Casting
- Han YU Mr. Kuo
- Sung-Young CHEN Lin Chang-shou
- Te-Chen TAO Director
- Kun-Hsuan HUANG A-ming
- Shu-Chen LI Cha-mey
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Contacts
Production
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TAIWAN FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL INSTITUTE
No. 2, Wen-yi Rd., Xinzhuang Dist.
242030
NEW TAIPEI CITY Taiwan[email protected]www.tfai.org.tw
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