Movie

A City of Sadness

★ 7.5(154)19892h 38m

A City of Sadness isn't available to stream, rent or buy in France right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch A City of Sadness

🇫🇷 France

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in France right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Good to know

Director: Hou Hsiao-hsien
Release date: 1989-10-21
Runtime: 2h 38m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: ERA International

A City of Sadness — trailer

About A City of Sadness

A City of Sadness is a 1989 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hsin Shu-Fen and Chan Chung-Yung. It has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 154 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A City of Sadness in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story of a family embroiled in the "White Terror," the Kuomintang government's anti-communist political repression that was wrought on the Taiwanese people from 1947-1987.

Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-wai

Wen-Ching

Hsin Shu-Fen

Wu Kuan Mei / Hinome

Chan Chung-Yung

Wen-Heung

Jack Kao

Wen Leung

Tai Bo

Ah Jia

Li Tian-Lu

Ah Lu

Grace Chen Shu-Fang

Meidai

Wu Nien-jen

Mr. Wu

Tsai Chen-nan

Singer

King Shih-chieh

Mr. Huang

Ko Su-yun

Sister-in-law

Wou Yi Fang

Wu Kuan Rong / Hinoiei

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A City of Sadness in France?+

A City of Sadness is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A City of Sadness on Netflix?+

A City of Sadness is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is A City of Sadness?+

A City of Sadness has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).

Who stars in A City of Sadness?+

A City of Sadness stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Hsin Shu-Fen, Chan Chung-Yung, Jack Kao and Tai Bo.

When did A City of Sadness come out?+

A City of Sadness is a 1989 movie directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.

What genre is A City of Sadness?+

A City of Sadness is Drama and History film.

Who directed A City of Sadness?+

A City of Sadness was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.