Movie

Song of the Exile

★ 7.6(24)19901h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Ann Hui
Release date: 1990-04-27
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Cos Group

Song of the Exile — trailer

About Song of the Exile

Song of the Exile is a 1990 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ann Hui, starring Maggie Cheung, Lu Hsiao-Fen and Waise Lee Chi-Hung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Song of the Exile in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set in the early 1970s, it tells the story of a Chinese-Japanese student who returns to her native Hong Kong after graduating from a university in London. Once she arrives back home, she and her family begin to fight, largely due to cultural and societal conflicts between her mother and herself.

Cast

Maggie Cheung

Cheung Hueyin

Lu Hsiao-Fen

Aiko

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Mr. Cheung

Tien Feng

Hueyin's Grandfather

Hsiao Hsiang

Hueyin's Grandmother

Chung Siu-Kwong

Xiao Hui

Tan Lang Jachi Tian

Aiko's Brother

Tinlan Yang

Little Hueyin

Quinzi Yinjian

Aiko's Brother's Wife

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Song of the Exile in Canada?+

Song of the Exile is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Song of the Exile on Netflix?+

Song of the Exile is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Song of the Exile?+

Song of the Exile has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Song of the Exile?+

Song of the Exile stars Maggie Cheung, Lu Hsiao-Fen, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Tien Feng and Hsiao Hsiang.

When did Song of the Exile come out?+

Song of the Exile is a 1990 movie directed by Ann Hui.

What genre is Song of the Exile?+

Song of the Exile is Drama film.

Who directed Song of the Exile?+

Song of the Exile was directed by Ann Hui.